Iraq cancels Saudi’s Al Arabiya TV network

Iraq cancels Saudi’s Al Arabiya TV network

The Saudi-owned news channel suspended for 'not having a license'.

Al Arabiya TV and sister network Al Hadath, banned from operating in the country. (Pixabay pic)
WASHINGTON:
Iraq is suspending Al Arabiya TV and its sister network Al Hadath, banning them from operating in the country, the Saudi-owned news channel reported, citing an Iraqi government statement.

The networks were suspended for “not having a license,” Al Arabiya said, citing the statement.

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