Mohammad Sarafraz
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Mohammad Sarafraz (Persian: محمد سرافراز) is an Iranian media executive who was head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) from 2014 until his resignation in 2016.
Quick Facts Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Appointed by ...
Mohammad Sarafraz | |
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Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting | |
In office 8 November 2014 – 11 May 2016 | |
Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
Preceded by | Ezzatollah Zarghami |
Succeeded by | Abdulali Ali-Asgari |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1961 (age 62–63) Tehran, Iran |
Alma mater | Imam Sadiq University Saint Joseph University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Revolutionary Guards |
Years of service | 1983-1987 |
Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
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He was the 6th director-general of the IRIB and succeeded Ezatollah Zarghami on November 10, 2014.[1] He holds a Ph.D. in political sciences from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and MA from Imam Sadiq University . He is active in IRIB since 1993 in different posts and played a crucial role in launching Press TV, Hispan TV, al-Alam and iFilm television channels.