Dr Arash Irandoost is a pro-democracy activist and founder of the Pro-Democracy Movement of Iran. In his blog at hakemiat-e-mardom.blogspot.com he writes “In reaction to Islamic Republic’s media crackdown, I have been discussing the merits of establishing shortwave radio broadcasting with media experts and those interested in overthrowing the Islamic Dictatorship of Iran. The idea has received wide acceptance as a viable option. I have decided to share it with the people of the world and ask them for their input and support, as they have been most generous and supportive allies of this pro-democracy movement.”
on Jun 2nd, 2010 at 15:18
I believe there are many shortwave news radios broadcasting to Iran from America, France, etc such as Radio Farda, RFI Persian, and DW Persian. There are also many foreign news channels broadcasting in Iran (BBC Persian and VOA PNN). Subsequently all type of foreign media are jammed by the Iranian government.
I don’t see how this station would make a big impact, it’ll probably just be jammed like the others.
on Jun 2nd, 2010 at 15:24
I agree with you. It isn’t clear whether Dr Irandoost is aware of the current situation, although given his background I would expect him to be. I think he’s interested in more aggressive programming than these other stations, as his blog mentions ‘regime change’. But like you, I doubt that his plan is really feasible in 2010, and I wonder what “media experts” have suggested it is.