Asieh Namdar

Atlanta, Washington

News Anchor and Presenter at CGTN

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U.S.-Iran relations since 1979

2 days ago | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

Published June 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM Iran’s Islamic revolution of 1979 strained its relations with the U.S., and since then it has been one crisis after another. But there has been some cooperation. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar took a look back on this bitter relationship. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
The Heat: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

Negotiating teams from Iran and the United States met again in Rome on Friday in hopes of ironing out a new deal and removing U.S. sanctions. The two sides are said to be at odds over uranium enrichment. Washington wants Tehran not just to scale back its nuclear program but stop enriching uranium all together; a position Iran says is a non-starter.
The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

1 month ago | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

Last year, Donald Trump vowed to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in “24 hours” after re-taking the White House. This week, he said conditions for a peace deal can only be negotiated between the two countries. The U.S. President made the comments after separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Joining the discussion: Anton Fedyashin is a Professor of History at American University.
The Heat: Global economy

Jan 31, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

As China celebrates Spring Festival and the year of the snake, there is some optimism about the recovery of the global economy. China’s gross domestic product or GDP grew 5% in 2024, with the country pursuing high quality development, green energy, consumer spending and further opening up. The United States closed 2024 with 2.3% GDP growth. Consumer spending also helped keep the economy humming.
The Heat: China-Africa Relations

Jan 10, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has wrapped his four-country tour to Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. What does the visit mean for China-Africa relations? Joining the discussion: Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives. Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is an Africa Security and Policy Analyst. John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert.
The Heat: China’s Higher Education

Jan 9, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

China’s higher education has made remarkable progress over the last 75 years with many of its universities today ranked among the best in the world. Beijing has made education a high priority and wants to turn China into a leading country in education by 2035. As China makes progress as a hub for education and innovation, it is also attracting more international students from Africa, Iran and other parts of the world.
The Heat: Middle East Conflict

Jan 8, 2025 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

The conflict in Gaza rages on as the death toll nears another tragic milestone. Infants, children, and women are among the dead in some of the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry the Palestinian death toll is now close to 46,000. Joining the discussion: Nour Odeh is a political analyst. Sara Yael Hirschhorn is a historian at the University of Haifa and a fellow of the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem.
The Heat: China’s New Energy Vehicles

Dec 4, 2024 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

2024 has been a big success for China’s new energy vehicles or NEVs, which include plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and hybrids. While the boom in sales is largely being driven by the domestic market, international demand is also strong. China is now the first country in the world to produce over 10 million NEVs in a year. Joining the discussion:Andy Mok is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization.
The Heat: Middle East Conflict

Dec 3, 2024 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could be in jeopardy as both sides have exchanged fire in recent days and blamed each other for the violence. Joining the discussion:Sahar Aziz is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University. Joost Hiltermann is Program Director for Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group. Dan Arbell is Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Israeli Studies at American University.
The Heat: Middle East Conflict

Nov 27, 2024 | america.cgtn.com | Asieh Namdar

In a dire new warning, the United Nations says Palestinians are facing “diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of Northern Gaza, adding that its attempts to help the Palestinians have been denied or impeded, forcing bakeries and kitchens to shut down. Meanwhile, access to the three barely functioning hospitals has also been restricted amid shortages of medical supplies and fuel. Our guests: Amande Bazerolle is the Deputy Head of the Emergency Response, Palestine for Doctors Without Borders.