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Iran International is a British free-to-air television channel operating in the 24-hour news and current affairs format . The primary language of broadcasting is Persian (Farsi). The channel was launched in May 2017 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating from a heavily-secured building in the west of the city . Iran International is a privately-owned UK entity and describes itself as the only 24/7 Persian-language news channel . The channel’s editor-in-chief and presenter is Reza Mohaddes, and the newsroom employs approximately 200 journalists with correspondents stationed in Washington, Paris, Berlin, and Tel Aviv .

On air, Iran International features a mix of rolling news bulletins, current affairs programs, political analysis, talk shows, and documentaries . The channel’s programming also includes segments on sport, lifestyle, health, and technology, designed to attract a wide audience, particularly younger viewers . The channel has positioned itself as a critical voice against the Iranian government and was labelled a terrorist organisation by Tehran in 2022, alongside the BBC’s Persian-language service . The channel’s stated mission is to provide a fair and balanced view of what happens inside Iran, as well as to share news and views from around the world for an Iranian population that needs a perspective on the outside world . The channel estimates its weekly audience at over 40 million people and claims to be the most-watched television channel inside Iran, also followed widely by the Iranian diaspora .

Iran International is available worldwide via multiple satellite platforms. The channel broadcasts across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America through various satellites including Eutelsat, Arabsat Badr-6, and Yahlive . The channel transmits in both high definition and standard definition depending on the region and platform. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of Iran International through the official Iran International website at iranintl.com, which offers a free 24-hour live stream . Online television of Iran International is also accessible via the Intl+ mobile application, available for smartphones and tablets, as well as through various social media and video-on-demand platforms .

Iran International strives to serve as a window into Iran from the world and a window from Iran to the world outside . The mission of the channel is to provide balanced and impartial news about all for all Iranians, including voices from across the political, social, and business sectors inside Iran and around the world . The channel has faced significant opposition from Iranian authorities, including being forced to temporarily broadcast from Washington for seven months in 2023 following threats . In March 2024, a reporter for the channel was stabbed near his London home, leading to an investigation by Scotland Yard . Despite these challenges, the channel continues to broadcast and has been regularly accused by Iranian state media of serving as a propaganda arm for foreign powers, allegations the channel denies . Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, Iran International provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device — from smartphones to Smart TVs — ensuring that Persian-speaking audiences across Iran, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and around the world can access its news coverage wherever they are.

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