Israel-Iran War: When Israel bombed the office of Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran, Sahar Emami was reading the news live. She told viewers that the studio was filled with dust after she heard, what she described as, “the sound of the aggressor attacking the truth”. Shortly after, another bomb struck the building of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). At that moment, the TV behind her went off as the explosion shattered the screen, prompting her to run for safety. Smoke and debris filled the frame as a voice could be heard yelling “Allahu Akbar” before the channel transitioned to a pre-recorded programme.

Although the strike cut short her live program, it didn’t break her spirit. She returned to complete the broadcast, declaring on air, “The voice of reality will not be silenced.”

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Many tagged her as the “voice of the Iranian nation” and shared a poster of her, lauding her for her “bravery” and “resistance”. 

Who is Sahar Emami?

Sahar Emami, who has become the voice of the Iranian nation amid the ongoing conflict in the Mideast, is one of the most prominent TX anchors. She presents the news on the most popular TV channel in Iran, as outside channels are banned. People use satellite dishes to watch foreign TV channels. 

According to multiple media reports, she is married and is a mother of two. 

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The fierce news anchor was born in Tehran in 1985 and holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering with a focus on Food Science.

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She began her journalism career in 2008 and joined Tehran’s local channel. She later joined the political team at IRINN in 2010. She reads news in Arabic and wears a hijab while on air.

Emami has since hosted numerous programs, including “Back Home” and “Morning with the News,” but it is her presence on the “Newsstand” program that made her a household name in Iran.