Shahram Homayoun is widely recognized as an Iranian political activist and the founder of Channel One, a Persian-language television network headquartered in Los Angeles that broadcasts daily programming to audiences inside Iran. He left Iran in 1991 and relocated to the United States after facing pressure for supporting democratic principles and human rights.
Before emigrating, Homayoun had a substantial career in journalism. He served as Editor of Hamkari Magazine, Editor of Kargaran Magazine, and Associate Editor of the newspaper Bamdad. Throughout his career, he conducted interviews with prominent political and religious figures from Iran and the Middle East, including Yasser Arafat, Sadegh Ghotbzadeh, and Ayatollah Shariatmadari.
After settling in Los Angeles, Homayoun launched a 24-hour Persian-language television channel focused on news coverage, political developments, and social issues related to Iran. He later introduced the Ma Hastim movement, which analysts describe as influential among certain segments of the Iranian public. The movement gained visibility during periods of large-scale protests, and Homayoun’s media platforms played a role in informing international audiences about unfolding events inside Iran.
During the 2009 Green Movement, Homayoun and several organizations in Los Angeles coordinated public demonstrations and provided media coverage that drew global attention to the situation in Iran. In later years, supporters of the Ma Hastim movement created a symbolic memorial in New York City honoring Iranian protesters and political activists who lost their lives.
Homayoun promotes the preservation of Iranian national identity, supports the historic Lion and Sun flag, and advocates for increased international pressure on the Iranian government. His position calls for diplomatic and economic measures aimed at holding authorities accountable, similar to global actions once taken against apartheid-era South Africa.
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