LONDON - Iranian news channel Press TV will disappear from British television screens on Friday after Britain's media regulator revoked its license in a move that could fuel diplomatic tensions with the Islamic nation.
Britain has been a focus of Iranian ire over steps to tighten sanctions over its disputed nuclear program.
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Press TV is a 24-hour news channel owned by the Iranian state, available via satellite around the world and on the Internet.
Its English-language service will be removed from Sky TV's satellite platform in Britain later on Friday as a result of the decision. It will still be available online.
Press TV said on its website the move was "a clear example of censorship".
