Iranian journalist Sahar Emami receiving the Venezuelan Journalism Award from President Maduro, in Caracas on July 31, 2025. Photo: Presidential Press.
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro personally presented the Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award 2025, in its international category, to Iranian Public Broadcasting (IRIB) presenter Sahar Emami. She was broadcasting live last June when the Israeli colony bombed the station’s studios, deeming it a “propaganda” tool.
The award, initially granted on June 27 during a ceremony at Miraflores Palace to all 2025 awardees, was presented in person this Thursday, July 31, at the Sarría Rebelde commune in La Candelaria parish, Caracas. The event coincided with Emami’s participation in an international journalism forum in the Venezuelan capital.
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“I present this award to you [Emami],” President Maduro said, “in the name of all the women of Venezuela, all the social communicators of Venezuela, and our people. By giving it to you, I give it to the heroic and victorious people of Iran. Iran can always count on Venezuela.”
Sahar Emami achieved national hero status in Iran during the illegal bombing by remaining on live broadcast despite air raid alarms. When a missile from the Israeli settler entity exploded near the studio, she briefly sought cover, and returned to her desk with remarkable composure despite ongoing risks. She continued the live transmission, demonstrating that “the voice of truth cannot be silenced,” as she said on air during the bombing.
Iran’s News Anchor Sahar Emami Awarded Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Journalism Prize
President Maduro praised Emami’s courage against the attempt to silence her. “A journalist who entered the beautiful history of our people’s struggle,” he said. “They tried to silence her with a missile. The Zionists. And they couldn’t, and they won’t be able to.”
Emami expressed gratitude for both the award and Venezuela’s support during Iran’s 12-Day War. “On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s people,” she said, “I thank your excellency Mr. President, and the people and government of Venezuela, for their unconditional solidarity during difficult times.”
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