Watch BBC Persian Live Online
BBC Persian is the BBC’s Persian-language service for audiences interested in news and current affairs involving Iran, the region and the wider world. Its television and digital output combines news reporting with interviews, analysis, video and other factual content.
Watch BBC Persian directly through the live player at the top of this page. MRTV places the player before the supporting content so visitors can start watching immediately.
Persian-speaking viewers who want to compare coverage from different broadcasters can watch Iran International live. For another international news source, stream VOA Persian online to explore additional reporting and current-affairs coverage.
News and Current-Affairs Coverage
News is central to the service, with coverage extending across Iranian, regional and international developments. Television output may include news bulletins, interviews, reports, analysis and longer-form factual programming.
As with any news broadcaster, programming can change when major events develop. Breaking stories may replace or alter scheduled content, which is why MRTV does not publish a fixed daily timetable for the channel.
This approach also avoids giving viewers outdated information. When specific schedules, programs or current coverage are important, information published directly by the broadcaster should be treated as the primary reference.
Explore Other Persian News Sources
Watching more than one broadcaster can be useful for viewers who want to compare how major events are reported. Different services may prioritize different stories, guests, formats or areas of coverage.
You can explore Iran Farda live for another Persian-language news and current-affairs option available through MRTV.
Not every MRTV visitor is looking for news. If you would rather switch to entertainment programming, watch MBC Persia online for a substantially different type of television content.
These recommendations make it easier to move between different types of Persian television and discover channels that match what you want to watch.
How to Watch Online
Use the player above to access the live broadcast directly on this page. Depending on your connection, playback may require a few moments to begin.
If the video does not load, refresh the page and check your internet connection. Trying an updated browser can also help rule out local compatibility problems.
Temporary interruptions can occasionally affect live playback even while the MRTV page remains available. If the stream stops or fails to load, refresh the page and try again after a short time.
If you would like to explore other viewing options, browse Persian TV channels to discover news, entertainment and music services available elsewhere in the MRTV directory.
Watching on Different Devices
This MRTV page is designed to adapt to common desktop, tablet and mobile screen sizes. You can therefore access the player and supporting information from a modern browser without needing a separate page for each type of device.
Actual streaming performance can depend on connection stability, available bandwidth, browser compatibility and other technical factors.
For longer viewing sessions, an updated browser and stable internet connection generally provide a more reliable environment for watching television online.
About BBC Persian
BBC Persian is part of the BBC’s Persian-language international output. The service provides news and factual content across television and digital formats for Persian-speaking audiences.
Its role extends beyond television itself. The broadcaster’s digital presence provides current reporting, video and other material that viewers can use when they want more information about stories covered by the service.
MRTV is an independent television directory. It is not the BBC, does not represent BBC Persian and does not claim ownership of the broadcaster’s programs or editorial material.
For current reports, official videos, programming information and content published directly by the broadcaster, visit the BBC Persian official website.
