Sahar Universal Network, also known as SUN, a state-owned company headquartered in Iran, operates as a subsidiary of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. Founded in December 1997, the company has approximately 10 employees and reported $201,303 in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio as the international broadcasting arm of IRIB, serving as Iran's first established television network for non-Iranian audiences. Functioning as a public-service broadcaster, SUN projects Iranian cultural, political, and religious perspectives globally. Unlike Press TV, which focuses exclusively on news in English, SUN is a generalist network, offering a diverse mix of programming including news, documentaries, feature films, TV dramas, and children's content, all translated or produced in the native languages of its target regions.

Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

3

Headquarters

Iran

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

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Sahar Universal Network offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sahar Universal Network's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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