The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.

Iraqi demonstrators ransacked the offices of a Saudi TV channel in Baghdad early Saturday, a security source said, after the broadcaster aired a report referring to Hamas commanders as "terrorists".

Iraq's Media Commission plans to revoke the license of Saudi TV station MBC after its controversial report labeling Iranian-linked militants as 'terrorists' drew backlash. The broadcast, linking figures like Osama bin Laden to prominent militia leaders,

Pro-Iran groups in Iraq attack MBC offices over broadcast linking them to terrorism, prompting media suspension.

Supporters of Iran-backed groups ransacked the Baghdad office of Saudi broadcaster MBC early on Saturday, a security source told The National, over a report that referred to commanders of Tehran-aligned militias as “terrorists”.

Excerpts from an MBC programme had been making the rounds on Iraqi social media, sparking angry reactions from the pro-Iran camp. The report had focused on “terrorism” in the region, and mentioned several groups and notable figures including,

The ransack came following the airing of a report referring to commanders of Tehran-backed militant groups as “terrorists”.

Iraq’s commission governing media says it will take steps to revoke the license of a Saudi television station to operate in the country.