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By bne Tehran bureau A well-known presenter on Iran’s state-run Ofogh TV channel, Hossein Hosseini, has reportedly been banned from further broadcasting after making controversial comments about Azerbaijan, Didban Iran reported on September 15. The host had recently stated that ‘Azerbaijan would soon be annexed to Iranian territory,’ which stirred significant backlash both inside the country and in neighbouring Azerbaijan. According to sources, Hosseini, who has a history of making provocative statements, has been suspended by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) management. While …

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