The Iranian parliament has passed a controversial bill expanding censorship powers and criminalizing vague “untrue content,” raising severe threats for journalists and activists, including potential death penalties. This legislation, criticized even within the regime, aims to suppress dissent and freedom of expression, particularly following a recent conflict with Israel. Critics argue it undermines existing discourse and could lead to arbitrary prosecutions for even partial truths. With increased penalties—up to fifteen years in prison—the bill formalizes the regime’s longstanding repression of communication and intensifies state propaganda, marking a significant escalation in efforts to silence independent voices in Iran.