In return, the broadcaster was required to comply with regulations established by the General Directorate of Publications. These regulations ensured that television programming remained subject to government oversight despite being privately owned.
The passage of this legislation represented a milestone in Iranian communications history. For the first time, television broadcasting became legally recognized within the country.
The Launch of Iran’s First Television Station
Following months of technical preparation and construction, Iran’s first television transmitter officially began broadcasting on Friday, October 1, 1959.
The inaugural ceremony commenced at exactly 5:00 p.m., as previously announced. Considerable public anticipation surrounded the event, as television represented an entirely new form of communication for most Iranians.
The opening broadcast featured a carefully planned sequence of ceremonial and entertainment programs designed to introduce viewers to the capabilities of the new medium.
