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1. Press TV makes this comment

   Saturday, 09 April 2011

   At the beginning of July 2007, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a speech on the occasion of the inauguration of Press TV’s broadcast operations. In that speech, he said, "Disseminating correct and timely news, and presenting correct analyses and disclosing behind scene of the mankind's enemies propaganda networks are among new TV's basic duty." Ahmadinejad added that “the message of media is the same as that of the prophets,” and insisted that "our media should be fully free from all vices that have polluted the world."[9] Mohammad Sarafraz (Deputy Head of IRIB and PTV CEO), said in a June 2007 press conference that, "Since September 11, Western bias has divided the media into two camps: those that favour their policies make up one group and the rest of the media are attached to radical Islamic groups like Al-Qaeda. We want to show that there is a different view. Iran, and the Shi'ites in particular, have become a focal point of world propaganda. From the media point of view, we are trying to give a second eye to Western audiences."[10] The network's official vision is "to heed the voices and perspectives of the people of the world; build bridges of cultural understanding; encourage human beings of different nationalities, races and creeds to identify with one another; bring to light untold and overlooked stories of individuals who have experienced political and cultural divides firsthand."[11] The head of Press TV Mohammad Sarafraz explained that "our experience tells us that pictorial reflection of news and the use of images are more effective than discussion and analysis."[12] [edit]History of website and satellite TV launch The channel's website launched in late January 2007.[13] Test satellite transmissions were conducted in late April 2007. The launch date for the channel was July 3, 2007.[14] On March 18, 2009, Press TV launched a new website with a modified graphical user interface.[15] Press TV offers round-the-clock news bulletins every half-hour, a series of repeating commentary programmes and round-table panel discussions, as well as documentary-style political films. In May 2009, Press TV CEO Mohammed Sarafraz announced that Press TV would "provide viewers with more newscasts while cutting down on its news analysis programs."[12] Press TV was created for the purpose of presenting news, images and arguments, especially on Middle Eastern affairs, to counter the news coverage that appears on broadcasts such those of BBC World, CNN International and Al Jazeera English.[27] Press TV has been praised for airing programs about under-reported stories around the world.[28] According to mediachannel.org, "the government aims to use Press TV to counter what it sees as a steady stream of Western propaganda against Iran as well as offer an alternative view of world news."[29] Iranian analyst Khorosh Ziabari agreed that it is "objectionable" for Press TV to serve as a government mouthpiece, though he pointed out that other stations, notably France 24, are also funded by national governments to disseminate propaganda and news from a national point of view.[28] By launching an English-language television channel to promote an Iranian perspective of the world, together with an Arab-language station, the Al-Alam News Network, the Iranian government hoped “to address a global audience exposed to misinformation and mudslinging as regards the Islamic Republic of Iran."[30] The two networks focus on "difficult issues in the Middle East such as the United States’ occupation of neighbouring Iraq and the Shiite question."[20] [edit]

2. press tv makes this comment

   Wednesday, 06 April 2011

   Press TV is a 24-hour English language global news network owned by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Its headquarters are located in Tehran, Iran, with worldwide bureaux in Beirut (Lebanon),[4] Damascus (Syria),[citation needed] London (UK), Seoul (South Korea)[5] and Washington DC (USA).[6] Press TV carries news analysis, documentary talk shows and sports news worldwide with special focus on West Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Press TV is available in most parts of the world via 13 satellites,[7] as well as cable[8] and Internet. It is free-to-air for almost all of its viewers, although some cable companies include it on their platforms. Live video, audio, and FLV streaming is also available on its website.