Examples of this latter group include British comedian Michael Palin who now presents programmes about travel (such as Around the World in 80 Days), and American actor Alan Alda, who presented Scientific American Frontiers for over a decade. Another example would be American stand-up comedian Joe Rogan, who is a commentator and post-fight interviewer in UFC.
International, backed by Volant Media UK, positions itself as an independent outlet providing comprehensive reporting on Iranian affairs. Amid geopolitical developments—particularly ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia—there have been questions about editorial direction. In response, Niousha Saremi shared the channel’s commitment to reflecting the realities of Iranian activism and unrest, stating it aims to “become a more accurate and comprehensive reflection of the pain, sufferings, protests and anger of the Iranian people”.
