European Union gags Iran's 19 TV stations to silence uncomfortable point of view (VIDEO)

The European Commission has denied it ordered a ban on Iranian state channels, saying that two providers acted independently.

Previously Tehran slammed the EU for completely jamming its 19 TV and radio stations which broadcast across Europe.

The ban coincides with a further tightening of sanctions against the country, mostly targeting its financial and trade sectors.

Independent filmmaker and media analyst Danny Schechter thinks the EU simply doesn't want to hear a contrary point of view.