Discussion on Media Trust and Responsibility

If we don't want to speak abstractly and want to speak fairly, well, the IRIB is a very sensitive institution.

We cannot approach it with a partisan view, a hostile view, or an abstract view.

Expectations would be too high if we say it has fulfilled the people's expectations; no, unfortunately...

A view has prevailed in the IRIB where they say, "We have a mission-based responsibility to convince our own audience."

Well, let's say I have seen such a view in some people within the IRIB, whereas the IRIB's mission and responsibility is towards all members of society.

And if you cannot convince all members of society, if you cannot fulfill their intellectual needs,

they will turn to media outlets and networks that are hostile.

One of the reasons for the growth of some hostile networks in Iran is that people have lost their trust in Iran's national media institution.

I'm not saying all the people; I don't always make such statements.

No, they are a large part of society who still believe in Seda va Sima.

But this path of Seda va Sima is not the path to salvation.

Seda va Sima must have various channels.

Seda va Sima must not be narrow-minded.

It must be able to accommodate all segments of society.

Today, you are dealing with the world of technology.

If you don't let them produce films, they will leave.

They will produce films outside.

Look at all these films being produced,

and all these film channels, YouTube, and others that exist now.

Are they not active?

They are active.

In fact, the viewership of Seda va Sima is nothing compared to news or family channels.

In a sense, as someone who is familiar with the media,

and who loves the people at Seda va Sima,

and is fond of all of you,

They have lost the game.

The fact that Seda va Sima confiscates, destroys, damages, or takes over by force...

This, from an ethical standpoint, is questionable.

I don't know about its poetic aspect.

Poetically, I can make a free argument for it.

Anyone can say something from a poetic standpoint.

But logically and ethically, this is questionable.

This Speaker of Parliament is the head of a branch of power.

You cannot easily take a stance.

Someone can make a decision single-handedly.

Therefore, I am very much between fear and hope.

I am very worried about where our politics is heading,

and where it is taking society.

And if we had the right policymaking in our politics,

and if our politics, alongside the correct performance of the government...

I blame the government.

I know the story of the January incident.

But if these had been put together, I think we wouldn't have faced this incident.

And they labeled the system as the main culprit in this matter. Why?

The system is oppressed.

The leadership is oppressed.

Why should you spend the leadership's credit for your support?

Until when?

These are the questions of all the people who care about the country.