What Press TV does

Press TV is an English-language international news broadcaster that is wholly owned and operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the official state broadcaster of Iran, with headquarters in Tehran. It produces continuous news coverage of Iran, West Asia, Palestine, and broader geopolitical affairs from an Iranian state perspective, targeting international English-speaking audiences seeking an alternative viewpoint to mainstream Western media narratives. The product surface consists of a news website (presstv.co.uk and presstv.ir), a 24-hour live television stream, a radio service (Press TV Radio), native iOS and Android mobile applications, a French-language version (french.presstv.ir), and a library of documentaries. Programming includes a large slate of recurring shows such as Iran Today, Africa Today, Iran Tech, Economic Divide, Palestine Declassified, Face to Face, Unscripted, In a Nutshell, Gringo, and Spotlight, alongside breaking-news, analysis, and interview segments.

The underlying technology is a conventional web/mobile content platform with live streaming capabilities, distributed globally through satellite broadcasting, internet streaming, and social media channels including Facebook, YouTube, X, Telegram, Rumble, and SoundCloud. Press TV's business model is not commercial: services are free to viewers and no pricing, advertising, or sponsorship structure is disclosed. The entity is funded through its parent IRIB as a state broadcasting organization rather than through market-based revenue, and there are no private investors, external owners, or acquisition/partnership signals in the data. Press TV is actively operating with no disclosed financial, headcount, or subscriber metrics.

Name

Press TV

Legal name

Press TV

Website

https://presstv.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Press TV is a state-run English-language international news broadcaster operated by Iran's IRIB, delivering 24-hour coverage of Iran, West Asia, and geopolitics through website, satellite TV, radio, mobile apps, and social media to a global audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International News Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

International News & Current Affairs Broadcasters (MPABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA), International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ), National Public Radio Networks & Member Stations (NPR-style) (MPABADAB)

Keywords

• International news broadcasting
• Live TV streaming
• News website
• Radio broadcasting
• Documentary production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Press TV is an English-language international news broadcaster delivering 24-hour news coverage through live television streaming, radio broadcasting, a news website, mobile applications, and original documentaries. Its coverage focuses on Iran, West Asia, Palestine, and geopolitical affairs from an Iranian state perspective, and it also operates a French-language version for French-speaking audiences.

Product overview

Press TV is an English-language news media organization offering a unified platform comprising its website, live television stream, radio service, and documentary content. The product portfolio includes a main news website with real-time breaking news coverage and a live streaming channel. The company produces multiple shows including news programs (Iran Today, Africa Today), technology coverage (Iran Tech), economic analysis (Economic Divide), investigative journalism (Palestine Declassified), interviews (Face to Face, Unscripted), and regional-focused content (Gringo, In a Nutshell). Documentaries provide in-depth coverage of geopolitical events. The offerings are accessed via the website, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and social media platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Press TV Radio: Radio service operated by Press TV

Products and services

• Press TV Website English-language news website providing coverage of world news with focus on Iran, West Asia, politics, defense, culture, and society. Features live updates, breaking news, and in-depth analysis for general news consumers.
• Press TV Live Stream Live television broadcast service allowing viewers to watch Press TV's news channel in real-time via satellite and internet streaming, delivering 24-hour news coverage.
• Press TV Radio Radio broadcasting service complementing the television and website news coverage, providing audio-based news and analysis content to listeners.
• Press TV Documentaries Original documentary content covering geopolitical events, regional conflicts, and in-depth investigative reporting, available on demand through the Press TV website.
• Press TV French Edition French-language version of Press TV available at french.presstv.ir, providing news coverage in French for French-speaking audiences regionally.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RT (Russia Today): Russian state-funded international English-language news broadcaster with multi-platform digital distribution and Western-facing audience positioning. Highly comparable business model and state-affiliated posture.
• CGTN (China Global Television Network): Chinese state-run international English-language news broadcaster operating 24/7 channels and global digital platforms. Comparable as another sovereign-backed international broadcaster facing similar Western platform restrictions.
• Al Jazeera English: Qatar-backed 24/7 English-language international news channel with multi-platform distribution. Most directly comparable state-affiliated international news broadcaster serving similar geopolitical coverage and global diaspora audiences.
• Al Mayadeen: Lebanon-based Arabic/English news network with pro-resistance editorial framing and strong MENA/Palestine coverage. Closely comparable in geopolitical positioning and target audience overlap with Press TV.
• HispanTV: Iranian state-run Spanish-language sister network to Press TV. Directly comparable as a sibling IRIB-operated international broadcaster targeting a different language market.
• TeleSUR: Venezuelan state-backed multi-language international news network focused on Latin American and Global-South perspectives. Comparable as another state-aligned alternative-perspective international news outlet.

Broad incumbents

• BBC World Service: UK public broadcaster's international news operation spanning TV, radio, web, and apps. Comparable broad international news distribution and multi-language footprint, though publicly funded rather than state propaganda-affiliated.
• Deutsche Welle (DW): German public international broadcaster with multi-language news, radio, and digital platforms. Comparable publicly-funded international news distribution model with English-language global reach.
• France 24: French state-owned international news channel broadcasting in multiple languages including French and English. Comparable as a publicly-funded international 24/7 news broadcaster with multi-platform reach.

Emerging players

• i24NEWS: Israeli-backed international 24/7 English/Arabic/French news channel. Comparable smaller-scale international news broadcaster with regional focus and multi-language distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTr6zdEqh4ZQJ3AeKPWWw1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/PRESSTV
• Xx.com/PressTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2547629

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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