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In addition, European satellite provider Eutelsat agree to take 19 Iranian television and radio broadcasters off air. Spokeswoman Vanessa O'Connor said it's to comply with EU sanctions. It's also about suppressing dissent.
Press TV and other broadcasters air real news and information. Vital issues are covered. They feature what Western media suppress.
Press TV said the move "shows that the European Union does not respect freedom of speech and is a step to mute all alternative news outlets representing the voice of the voiceless."
EU nations don't know when to quit. They bow and scrape to Washington. They harm their own interests in the process.
Note: Ahead of Monday's EU meeting, Bildt denied Sweden's opposition to sanctions or concerns about Ericsson losing business. Most of all, he's angry about Haaretz explaining what he wants kept secret.
He called its Sunday article "anonymous slander." He summoned Israel's foreign minister. He lodged an official protest. He did it that way because Haaretz attributed its information to Israeli Foreign Ministry officials.
On Monday, Sweden and other opposition countries bit the bullet as expected. Twenty-seven EU nations did so no matter how much their own interests are harmed. Perhaps doing so, in part, defines insanity.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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