Asieh Namdar

Asieh Namdar

Asieh Namdar is an Anchor for CGTN America in Washington, D.C. She comes to CGTN with more than 20 years of experience at CNN, where she served as an anchor for CNNI, a senior writer for HLN, and a contributor to CNN.com.

Namdar has written and reported on many international stories, including the trade dispute between China and the US, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the tsunami disaster in Asia, the disputed 2009 election and protests in Iran, as well as the Iran nuclear agreement.

Namdar has interviewed several newsmakers including Nobel Peace-Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Jordan’s Queen Rania, Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and best-selling author Azar Nafisi.

She is one of the few Iranian-American women who has conducted extensive one-on-one interviews with Iran’s foreign minister, Javad Zarif, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

In 2004, she traveled to ancient city of Bam in Iran for a humanitarian mission after a deadly earthquake. It was her first and last trip to her native Iran since she left at the age of 12.

Asieh has also moderated various panels and served as master of ceremony for high profile events in the US, Canada, Morocco and Belgium. She has been recognized for her work by numerous Iranian-American organizations.

Asieh is originally from Iran and speaks Persian fluently. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. Asieh is married and has two daughters, Leila and Roya.

STORIES BY ASIEH NAMDAR

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March 5, 2024

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

There is no sign of progress in talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis is worsening by the day in Gaza with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are on the brink of famine.  Joining the discussion: Khalil Jahshan […] Read More...
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March 5, 2024

The Heat: Two Sessions

The annual Two Sessions is underway in China, bringing together thousands of delegates to chart a new course for 2024. The meetings will provide insight into Beijing’s policy priorities, laying the blueprint for social and economic development. Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor […] Read More...
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February 29, 2024

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

More than 100 people were killed and hundreds more have been injured in Gaza while trying to get food from aid trucks. According to the United Nations, more than half a million people are at risk of famine.  To discuss the ongoing conflict, joining us: […] Read More...
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February 29, 2024

The Heat: Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona, Spain showcasing innovative products. What’s on display at the world’s biggest tech event? Joining the discussion: Amr Awadallah is the Founder and CEO of Vectara Inc., a generative AI company. Winston Ma is an Adjunct Professor at New […] Read More...
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November 3, 2023

The Heat: UN votes against U.S. embargo on Cuba

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Thursday to condemn the U.S. economic and trade embargo against Cuba, a Cold War measure first imposed in 1960. This year, 187 nations voted in favor of lifting the restrictions with only two countries opposing the […] Read More...
March 21, 2023

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year

  Millions of people around the world are celebrating the Persian new year known as “Nowruz.” The ancient holiday goes back thousands of years and is celebrated in Iran and dozens of other countries.  Asieh Namdar reports on the festivities and why, some say, they don’t feel the same […] Read More...
August 13, 2022

The Heat: Trump Investigation

Citing intense public interest...US Attorney General Merrick Garland breaks his silence. Moving to release information about the FBI's unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump's home. A search that ignited a political firestorm across the country. Read More...
February 26, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

The conflict in Ukraine escalates as Russian forces gain more control of the country.  And, fears grow that the capital Kyiv could fall within days. Read More...
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