SAEDNEWS: In a striking moment of live television, Iran’s ambassador Majid Takht-Ravanchi forcefully rebuked a BBC presenter for alleged Western bias, demanding journalistic accountability over attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
According to Saed News, a sharp exchange erupted on-air as Iran’s UN envoy Majid Takht-Ravanchi took the BBC to task during a televised interview, challenging what he described as one-sided reporting in favor of the United States. The interview, which quickly went viral on Persian-language media, highlighted deep-seated tensions between Iranian officials and Western broadcasters in the aftermath of recent escalations in the Middle East.
Responding to a line of questioning about Iran’s role in the current regional crisis, Takht-Ravanchi fired back: “Iran was engaged in negotiations. It was the United States and Israel who launched attacks against us.” His remarks echoed Tehran’s long-standing narrative that frames Iran as a reactive force rather than an aggressor in the region’s spiraling conflicts.
The diplomat then issued a pointed challenge to the BBC anchor: “If you don’t have the courage to criticize the U.S., then you should remain silent.” The comment drew applause from Iranian social media users and state-linked outlets, who praised the envoy’s assertiveness in confronting what they perceive as Western double standards.
The exchange underscores the increasingly confrontational posture Iran is adopting in international media arenas, seeking to reframe global narratives about its role amid intensifying military and diplomatic tensions across the region.
