Iran ranks near bottom as press curbs deepen worldwide

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In 2026, Iran was identified as one of the worst nations for press freedom, coinciding with a 25-year low in global press conditions. Reporters Without Borders reported that legal pressures on journalists have intensified worldwide, contributing to this decline.

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Iran ranked among the world’s worst countries for press freedom in 2026 as global conditions hit a 25-year low, with legal pressure on journalists intensifying across multiple regions, Reporters Without Borders said.

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