Tehran – The editor-in-chief of Ham-Mihan has announced the suspension of the newspaper, stating that publication will continue until an official notification is received.
Reasons for the Suspension Remain Unclear
Regarding the reasoning behind the decision, Rouh explained that no official cause has been communicated to the publication to date. He added:
“Hostile atmospheres are created against every piece of content we publish, yet the specific reason for Ham-Mihan’s ban has not been conveyed to us.”
According to the editor-in-chief, the decision was made by the Press Supervisory Board, and the newspaper’s representative is required to appear in court. Nevertheless, he emphasized that halting publication is strictly contingent upon receiving the formal notification.
Hope for Judicial Independence
Rouh concluded by expressing hope that the Judiciary would not be swayed by external pressures and smear campaigns. He remarked: “We hope that permission will be granted for a professional press organization, which has a defensible track record, to continue its activities as an influential newspaper.”
Update: 17:00 Local Time
For several hours following the release of the news regarding the suspension of Ham-Mihan, the media outlet’s website remained accessible. However, the site has now been taken offline and is no longer accessible to users.
