Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed his appreciation for RT, stating, “I am a fan of this network.”
In an exclusive interview with RT, Araghchi praised the broadcaster’s role in challenging the West’s dominance over global news dissemination.
During the Saturday interview, Araghchi also congratulated RT on its 20th anniversary, noting its launch on December 10, 2005, in Moscow.
“I am a fan of this network. I usually follow its news, its analysis and programs,” he stated.
Araghchi explained that “unfortunately, the current world is under the influence of the Western, mainly American, media that publish world news from their own perspective. Of course, with complex methods and because of their reach, they are trying to control public opinion in the world.”
“RT’s efforts to create a news space and a new information channel have been very valuable and useful. It seems to have been an effective effort to counter the news monopoly in the Western world, and I hope that it will continue on this path… I wish you success,” he added.
Last September, the previous US administration under President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on several Russian media outlets, accusing them of attempting to “undermine democracy” and interfere in US elections. Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed RT was “functioning as a de facto arm of [Russian] intelligence.”
Moscow condemned the restrictions, asserting that Washington had “declared war on freedom of speech.”
The restrictions on RT remain in effect despite ongoing discussions between the Russian government and the administration of US President Donald Trump aimed at normalizing relations.
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