Incidents: expulsion and visa denial in Iran, national level
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: Iran, RSF 2026 rank: 177th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Expulsion and visa denial (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Unknown (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2009 | Iran expels a BBC correspondent and restricts foreign journalists after a disputed 2009 election | Iran (RSF 2026 rank: 177th of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | Unknown |
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