Iran’s Press TV has launched its Hebrew-language service to expand its global audience and increase regional media influence. The network activated an X account under the handle PresstvHebrew and opened a dedicated Telegram channel with the same name. Officials confirmed that a full website will launch soon to support the service.
The new platform will provide news updates, analytical reports and commentaries on regional and international developments. Press TV aims to deliver content directly to Hebrew-speaking audiences, particularly during periods of heightened regional tension. Editors say the service will focus on offering alternative perspectives on unfolding events.
IRIB Leaders Highlight Mission of New Service
Ahmad Norouzi, director of the World Service of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, outlined the mission of the new platform. He said the service intends to expose information that Israeli authorities attempt to restrict during conflicts. He argued that Israel has imposed strict censorship on Hebrew-language outlets in recent months.
Norouzi stated that the new service will address issues he claims Israeli media avoids or downplays. He added that Press TV intends to provide coverage that highlights the consequences of regional conflicts and Iran’s viewpoints. He said the expansion represents a major step in strengthening Iran’s international media strategy.
Decision Aligns with National Cultural Strategy
The launch follows a directive from Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution. The council recently adopted a resolution ordering the IRIB to create an international Hebrew-language network. Officials said the initiative aims to counter Israeli propaganda and introduce narratives reflecting Iran’s regional outlook.
The council argued that the service will strengthen Iran’s media diplomacy and support more accurate presentations of events in West Asia. It said the platform will help communicate the perspectives of the Iranian public to Hebrew-speaking audiences around the world. The council also stated that the move reflects long-term plans to broaden Iran’s influence in global media arenas.
Iranian authorities view the new service as part of a wider strategy to challenge dominant narratives in foreign media. Press TV executives said they expect the Hebrew-language service to expand gradually as its digital platforms grow.
