Iran’s parliament has approved a bill that would punish interviews and other communications with US, Israeli, and media outlets financed by either country with up to two years in prison.

Axar.az reports, citing the Iranian newspaper Shargh, that the bill, aimed at countering foreign influence, was approved by 183 lawmakers.

It also introduces penalties for unauthorized contact with foreign embassies and non-Iranian organizations, as well as policy proposals made under the direction of foreign intelligence services.

Under the legislation, communication with US or Israeli media, or outlets financed by them, could result in six months to two years in prison.

Contact with foreign embassies or non-Iranian organizations without notification and written authorization from Iran’s Foreign Ministry would also be punishable by fines and the loss of certain social rights.

The legislation further restricts unauthorized scientific cooperation with foreign institutions and provides for criminal penalties for policy proposals directed by foreign intelligence services if they harm Iran’s security or independence.

Cases involving the offenses covered by the legislation, including unauthorized scientific cooperation and receiving money for election-related activities, would be handled by Revolutionary Courts.

The bill also establishes provisions allowing Iranian courts to prosecute certain international crimes, including genocide and war crimes, when they are committed in Iran, against Iranian nationals or national interests, or when the perpetrator is present in Iran.