Iraq Suspends License of Saudi-Owned Television Channel, MBC Media Group The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.

Suspends MBC license amid vandalism. Iraq's government, which is mostly made up of parties reportedly linked to Iran, sees the individuals mentioned in the report as heroes and “martyrs,” the ...

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a shadow group consisting of various militias, frequently claims responsibility for drone strikes launched at Israel. MBC's Baghdad office was also attacked in 2020.

Saudi TV station ransacked in Iraq after calling Sinwar, Nasrallah ‘terrorists’ Supporters of Iraqi militias storm, loot MBC offices after outlet uses term to refer to leaders of Iranian ...

BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Supporters of pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq ransacked offices affiliated with a Saudi TV channel in Baghdad early Saturday, two security sources said, after the broadcaster aired ...

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission canceled the license of Saudi TV MBC in Baghdad after the broadcaster aired a report disrespectful to the commanders and leaders ...

The commission instructed MBC Iraq not to air the show, though it can still be accessed through Shahid, the network’s digital platform. The ban was a long time coming: the show had threatened a ...

"In light of the MBC satellite channel’s violation of the media broadcasting regulations through its repeated transgressions and its attacks on the martyrs, the leaders of the victory and heroic ...

MBC Iraq will air a “diverse selection of Iraqi programs, including dramas and comedies,” the broadcaster said. Official broadcasts will begin on Feb. 17, ...

The Commission ordered MBC Iraq not to broadcast the program. It has also been suggested that the airing of this series could lead to a diplomatic dispute between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Two years ago, ...