Iran's state-run channel TV3 aired film ripped from Tinymoviez site despite being banned by same government.
Officials in both the US and Iran have worked speedily to head off a serious international incident.
The harsh sentencing comes amid deepening crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Saudi Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman visits Pakistan holding separate talks with army chief and PM.
A statement was issued after the meeting took place in Cairo.
Iran is gearing up to increase production following lifting of sanctions.
The ideals of the Arab Spring is the only response to Daesh savagery, says Iyad el-Baghdadi
Riyadh will not halt record production at risk of aiding Iran and US shale.
Alleged strike comes amid escalating tensions between regional opponents.
Former Saudi high court judge tells state media that 13 judges consider each case.
Both are ruthless clerical tyrannies that systematically abuse the human rights of minorities.
Geopolitical tension in the Middle East and concerns over China drag price sharply down.
State media show Emad precision-guided missiles which will rile the United States.
The conflict between Houthi fighters and the coalition has re-intensified after a short ceasefire ended on 2 January.
Exclusive: Before travelling to Syria, Dhar posted a video message attacking Iran and the media.
Decision is protest against attack on Saudi embassy in Tehran, said Kuwaiti foreign ministry.
Saudi Arabia is willingly inflaming sectarian tensions in the Middle East, says our columnist.
Saudi Arabia said it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in its affairs.
The Kingdom's envoy to the UN said Saudi Arabia will 'attend the next Syria talks'.
A Tehran lawmaker said Riyadh's action could affect Iranians' annual Hajj pilgrimage.
IBTimes UK explains why tensions are rising between Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Anonymous takes credit for crashing sites, while Iran claims cyberattack was response to execution of Shia cleric.