Iranian television presenter Farzad Jamshidi has died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 56, his daughter has confirmed. The news anchor, who worked for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), passed away on June 29, 2026, according to reports from Fars News. He reportedly had no prior health issues.
Career and Controversy
Jamshidi was best known for hosting morning news programmes on Channel 2, as well as educational shows such as Yad Khoda and Mah Khoda on Channel 1. He had recently been banned from IRIB after speaking out against Iran's negotiations with the United States. Despite the ban, rumours had circulated that he was set to return to Channel 2 with a religious and cultural programme before his death.
He also previously served as head of the Office of Coordination and Organisation at IRIB.
Public Reaction
Viewers took to social media to share the news. One X user wrote: 'Iranian TV host Farzad Jamshidi has died of a sudden heart attack at 56, with Fars News reporting no prior illness. Jamshidi had been banned from IRIB ('National TV'), but his death comes just as rumours circulated that he was finally set to return to Channel 2 with a religious and cultural show.' Another said: 'Farzad Jamshidi, a broadcaster of IRIB who was speaking against the negotiations, died of a heart attack.'
Funeral Arrangements
His funeral was scheduled to be held on July 1, 2026, in the Artists' Quarter of Behesht Zahra cemetery in Tehran.
Jamshidi's death has shocked colleagues and viewers, who remember him for his long career in Iranian broadcasting and his outspoken views.
