Student News Network
Iranian news agency
Student News Network (SNN) (Persian: خبرگزاری دانشجو) is an Iranian official news agency known for publishing university and student news.
History
Student News Agency was founded in 2003 by Hadi Ghasemi. Ghasemi was CEO of SNN until April 2024, when Hossein Farzani was appointed. SNN is organizationally affiliated to the Student Basij, with its members working as reporters.
SNN's name in early years of its activity was "Student News Network"; after receiving its official news agency license from Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, it was renamed to "Student News Agency". In 2021, SNN launched the first news web TV. In 2023 the international branch of SNN was founded.
Services
Besides university and students news, SNN also produces and publishes content related to a variety of subjects, including:
SNN Tv
Science and Technology
Provinces
Politics
Economics
Culture
Social
Sports
Photo
Multimedia
Graphic and Caricature
All of SNN's content is free content and Creative Commons licensed.
Controversial works
Student News Agency has been one of the most active and marginalized media in the field of news and has caused controversial events in each of the governments of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Doctor Salam
The most marginal product of SNN is the political satire series "Doctor Salam", which deals with the current affairs of the society, criticizes the actions of government officials and has always been criticized by them. Every year, the anniversary of the launch of this product is held by Student News Agency, and thousands of enthusiasts and fans of this comic collection participate in places such as the 7th of Tir Martyrs' Stadium and other places.
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