IRIB

IRIB, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, is Iran's state-controlled media organization. It is newsworthy due to its role in covering, and potentially shaping narratives around, the ongoing protests within Iran. Recent articles reference IRIB in the context of the protests that began in late December 2025, sparked by economic conditions. One article features an IRIB photo of a funeral procession for security forces and civilians killed during the unrest. While IRIB's own reporting may present a particular viewpoint, its images and coverage are used by international news outlets to illustrate the situation. The protests themselves are significant due to their scale, the government's response, including internet blackouts and alleged foreign interference, and the potential for further instability within Iran.