Amanpour

Amanpour is a surname of Persian origin. It is most commonly associated with the journalist Christiane Amanpour, whose career has made the name a recognizable brand in international news. The surname is less commonly used outside of this association.

Christiane Amanpour (born 1958) is a British-Iranian-American journalist who has served as Chief International Anchor for CNN and anchor of Amanpour & Company. She has reported from conflict zones and major events for decades and has conducted interviews with heads of state and other world leaders. Her work has earned numerous awards and recognitions.

In broadcasting, "Amanpour" refers to CNN International's global affairs interview program hosted by Amanpour. The show features long-form interviews with leaders, policymakers, and newsmakers on international issues. "Amanpour & Company" is a PBS-produced interview program launched in 2018, offering similar in-depth conversations and reports, distributed to PBS stations and select networks around the world.