The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is going to have a great briefing tomorrow on Capitol Hill entitled “Must See Iran TV II.” This is a follow up from last year’s “Must See Iran TV” and everyone is welcome to attend if you’re going to be in the DC area. All specifics are in the press release (also below the fold), and make sure you RSVP if you plan on attending.

It seems all the action is going on in DC these days. I wish I could be there as I’m sure they’ve put together a great program.

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor

Contact: Stephen M. D’Ettorre of the Middle East Media Research Institute, 202-955-9070

News Advisory:

On Thursday June 15, 2006, The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) will be holding a briefing titled “Must See Iran TV II” on Capitol Hill. The briefing is sponsored by Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Evan Bayh (D-IN).

Media are invited to view translated clips from Iranian television channels, many of whose themes include the Iranian nuclear and arms threat, martyrdom, oil and political threats and anti-Americanism.

The event is a follow up from last year’s “Must See Iran TV.”

Following brief opening remarks, there will be a video presentation of recent broadcast clips. The session will close with remarks by MEMRI President Yigal Carmon and a question and answer session.

These clips have been recorded by MEMRI from Iranian TV and translated from Farsi into English.

WHAT: “Must-See Iran TV II”

WHEN: Thursday June 15, from 3 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Capitol Building, Mansfield Room (S-207)

For media who wish to attend, Capitol Police guidelines state that it is mandatory for non-Hill staff to RSVP to rsvp@memri.org . Anyone attempting to attend without RSVP’ing will not be permitted to enter the building. For any questions, please email rsvp@memri.org.

Refreshments will be served.

To view clips from Iranian TV, and from throughout the Middle East, visit the MEMRI TV Project at http:/www.memritv.org.