However, the Islamic Republic later implemented laws to formalize censorship and restrict the issuance of licenses for independent media outlets. The “Press Law” of the Islamic Republic, enacted in 1986, saw amendments in 1999 and 2017. In Iran, truly independent media outlets are virtually non-existent. The proprietors and senior editors of what are labeled as “independent media” often have affiliations with different factions of the Islamic Republic’s government and institutions. Despite the formidable challenges and hurdles facing them, some Iranian journalists remain undeterred, bravely upholding their commitment to their profession.