MEMRI is holding a briefing on Capitol Hill today.
The topic: “Must-See Iran TV II”
Some – most notably Juan Cole – have criticized MEMRI for “cherry picking” the information they translate from Arabic and Farsi into English. However, I think this event merits attention. As GI Joe used to say “knowing is half the battle.”
There is still time to sign up to attend, if you are in the Washington, D.C. area. Press release here.
Media are invited to view translated clips from Iranian television channels, many of whose themes include the Iranian nuclear and arms threat, martyrdom, oil and political threats and anti-Americanism.
The event is a follow up from last year’s “Must See Iran TV.”
Following brief opening remarks, there will be a video presentation of recent broadcast clips. The session will close with remarks by MEMRI President Yigal Carmon and a question and answer session.
These clips have been recorded by MEMRI from Iranian TV and translated from Farsi into English.
I’ll be following up on this press conference in the next few days.