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Iranian TV executive shot dead in Istanbul, Turkish media report  

Image result for Iranian TV executive shot dead in Istanbul, Turkish media reportThe Iranian founder of a popular Farsi-language satellite television network has been shot dead in Istanbul alongside a Kuwaiti business partner, according to Turkish media, months after reportedly being convicted of spreading “propaganda” against the Islamic Republic.

GEM TV founder Saeed Karimian was travelling through Istanbul’s Maslak neighbourhood after 8pm (1700 GMT) on Saturday when the car was blocked by a Jeep and shots were fired, Turkey’s Doğan news agency said on Sunday. Read more HERE.

Published on 01/05/2017 @ 14h32   | |