That Farsi-language network receives financial support from the U.S. government under the sponsorship of "surrogate" broadcast services Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty.
Coburn has for years sought to obtain transcripts of all Farsi-language broadcasts from those charged with managing the relevant radio services: the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG).
Radio Farda, a U.S.-funded Farsi-language radio station ?? la Radio Free Europe, should hammer home the thievery of Iran's rulers and thereby help to undermine whatever is left of their legitimacy.