The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a decision prohibiting the media figure Talib Jaloub from appearing in all local and foreign media operating in Iraq for 90 days, based on violations that the commission reported during his appearances in several television programs.
According to the document issued by the commission, which bears the number (127) and is dated November 10, 2026, the decision was based on the powers granted to the commission under its law number (65) of 2004 amended by law number (1) of 2010, and after reviewing the monitoring report issued by the Media Regulation Department.
The commission indicated that the violations relate to Talib Jaloub's appearances in several television programs, including the "Cup" program on the iNews satellite channel on November 14, 2026, the "Studio of the People" program on the Al-Nahrain satellite channel on November 19, 2026, as well as the "Maestro" program on the Al-Ahd satellite channel on November 23, 2026.
The document stated that the recorded violations pertain to the provisions of Chapter Two of the Media Broadcasting Rules, specifically Article Two regarding decorum, morals, and public taste, and Article Seven concerning the right to express opinion without participating in misleading or defamation.
Accordingly, the commission decided to prohibit Talib Jaloub from appearing in all local and foreign media operating in Iraq for 90 days, starting from the date of the announcement, holding the violating entities legally accountable if he is hosted during the prohibition period.
The Communications and Media Commission called on all media institutions, platforms, and forums to adhere to the content of the decision and comply with the applicable regulations and instructions, emphasizing that the violating entities will bear the legal responsibility resulting from non-compliance.