Why Did Iranian President Criticize the State TV Channel?
News Summary
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- Iranian President Masoud Pezeskian criticized the state channel for presenting an incomplete version of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s remarks.
- Pezeskian stated that Khamenei had authorized negotiations with the US, but the channel only aired parts suggesting a rejection of talks.
- On Wednesday morning, US Central Command launched the 11th phase of attacks at various locations in Iran.
July 22, Kathmandu – Iranian President Masoud Pezeskian has criticized the state news channel IRIB.
Pezeskian said the channel broadcast only a partial segment of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s full statement.
He explained, “Khamenei had permitted negotiations with the United States, but the TV channel showed only those parts that give the impression that the talks were rejected.”
He condemned misleading comments about the negotiations and called for unity and mutual cooperation.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday morning, the US Central Command launched attacks on multiple locations in Iran. The command reported that this approximately one-hour long strike marked the 11th phase of such operations.