Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Iran International: Journalist's Family Detained, Alleged Pressure to Resign
A news channel called Iran International says the Iranian government is trying to make one of its reporters quit.
They did this by arresting the reporter's mom, dad, and brother.
The reporter's dad then called her and told her to quit her job.
The news channel thinks this is wrong and wants the journalist to be able to do her job without being threatened.
Iran International reports news from London and often talks about things the Iranian government doesn't like.
Iran International reports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) detained a presenter's family in Tehran.
The presenter's mother, father, and brother were taken to an undisclosed location.
The presenter's father, during a phone call, urged her to resign while security agents were present.
Iran International condemned the detention as an attempt to force the journalist's resignation.
The news channel is based in London and is known for its uncensored reporting on Iran.
- Who
- The IRGC and the family members of an unnamed Iran International presenter.
- What
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the family members of an Iran International presenter.
- When
- June 2025 (based on publication date).
- Where
- Tehran, Iran.
- Why
- To coerce the journalist into resigning from Iran International.
Iran International
Iranian Government (Implied)
Government Pressure
Iran International
The IRGC is using hostage-taking to silence dissent and force the journalist's resignation.
Iranian Government (Implied)
The article does not represent the Iranian government's position, if any, on the matter.
- News Source
- Iran International
- Location of News Channel
- London, UK
- Detainees
- Presenter's mother, father, and brother
- Accused Party
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- Presenter's Role
- Female presenter
- News Coverage
- Uncensored reporting on Iran