BBC Persian Television controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Alleged kidnapping threats
The BBC filed a further complaint alleging that threats against BBC Persian personnel continued, including threats of kidnapping.
2018
Alleged harassment of staff and families
The BBC reported threats, intimidation and other pressure directed at BBC Persian employees and relatives in Iran, and sought United Nations intervention.
2017
Reported seizure of contributors' Iranian assets
Iranian authorities reportedly seized the Iranian assets of 152 people connected with BBC Persian contributions, forming part of a wider pattern of pressure against the service and its contributors.
2009
Satellite jamming of BBC Persian broadcasts
BBC Persian broadcasts on Hot Bird and other satellite services experienced interference attributed to jamming signals originating in Iran. The disruption intensified during coverage of political unrest and led the BBC to use alternative satellites and frequencies.