§ Profile
Thirty-six years
on the story.
Omid Habibinia is a London-based senior investigative journalist with more than three decades of experience across television, digital media and international reporting. His work focuses on the Middle East — particularly Iran — combining field reporting, exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.
He has contributed to major global outlets including BBC World, BBC Persian, France 24, VOA Persian, Iran International, Al Arabiya and Al Mayadeen, and is regularly invited as a guest analyst on breaking Middle East developments.
His expertise spans political reporting, conflict coverage and data-driven journalism, supported by a strong background in media studies and clinical psychology.

§ Career Timeline
A working chronology.
Now
Senior Contributor
VOA Persian · The Media Line
Live analysis, field reports.
2020s
Senior Producer / Correspondent
Iran International TV
Protest coverage, investigations, live broadcasts from London.
2010s
Multimedia Journalist
BBC World · BBC Persian · France 24
Documentary, digital, political reporting.
Guest
Analyst & Commentator
Al Arabiya · Al Mayadeen · BBC Persian
Regular guest expert on Iran and Middle East affairs.
1989
Career begins
Print & TV
Field reporting, media studies, clinical psychology.
§ Languages & Skills
Languages
- Persian — Native
- English — Fluent
- French — Working
- Arabic — Reading
Reporting
- Investigative & long-form
- Live broadcast & PTC
- OSINT & verification
- Documentary production
Education
- Media Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Continuing research in disinformation & digital repression