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  - The Metropolitan Police say foreign threats are now so serious they can no longer mitigate the danger to staff and the general public - Iran International TV has moved its 24-hour broadcast to its Washington DC studio - It continues to operate and there will be no interruption of service   After a significant escalation in state-backed Iranian threats and advice from the Metropolitan Police, Iran International TV reluctantly relocated its London studios and moved broadcasting to Washington DC. The channel will continue to operate from Washington DC without interruption. Threats had increased to the point that it was felt that it was no longer possible to protect chain staff, other Chiswick Business Park employees and the general public.  

Mahmood Enayat, General Manager of Iran International TV. Facebook.   Mahmood Enayat, Managing Director of Iran International TV, said: “I can't believe it's come to this. A foreign state has caused such a significant threat to the British public on British soil that we must move. Let's be clear that this is not just a threat to our TV channel, but the UK public as a whole. Even more, it is an assault on the values ​​of sovereignty, security and freedom of expression that the UK has always cherished. Day and night, our journalists strive to deliver Iran 's 85 million and its diaspora the independent, uncensored news they deserve."   On Monday February 13, 2023, a man was charged with terrorism offenses in connection with the surveillance of our headquarters and has since been remanded in custody. Additionally, there have been treats from the Iranian Government which lead to a increase in security at their London studio.  

IRAN INTERNATIONAL - Persian-language TV in London. Photo by Persian Dutch Network. Wikimedia.  

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