Bardia Honardar is a pioneer of Press TV and one of the most recognized faces of the network. In addition to being a senior news anchor, he is one of only a handful of individuals who have been with the network since its inception. Bardia started his career in journalism as a news writer and language editor for Press TV's website back in 2006. Now a seasoned presenter and anchor with over 15 years of on-air experience, Bardia has covered some of the most significant events of the past decade and a half, from the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, to the Gaza wars, Occupy Movements across the United States, the 2008 Beijing Olympics and much more.

As a regular host for Press TV's flagship program Spotlight, Bardia constantly utilizes his creativity and inquisitiveness in his interviews to explore key stories and world events.

Bardia is also an accomplished professional athlete, coach and former Iranian National Team member with multiple national and international titles in martial arts. As a lifelong martial arts master and practitioner, he carries over that same discipline and determination to the workplace.