IRIB Alborz

IRIB Alborz (شبکه البرز) is a provincial television channel operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the state broadcaster of Iran. It broadcasts from Karaj, the capital of Alborz Province, and maintains two separate buildings for its operations. The channel began trial broadcasts on 24 Aban 1391 (14 November 2012 in the Gregorian calendar), initially airing provincial news. Its formal launch took place on 4 Khordad 1392 (25 May 2013), with a schedule of ten hours of daily programming, and the opening ceremony was attended by Seyyed Ezzatollah Zarghami, then head of IRIB. From mid-Bahman 1396 (early February 2018), the channel expanded to 24-hour broadcasting. On 6 Khordad 1402 (27 May 2023), it introduced a new logo and visual identity. The center is currently managed by Mehdi Karimi Zarchi. Programming is transmitted in HD 1080i using the H.264 format via terrestrial transmitters and satellite. As part of IRIB's provincial network structure, IRIB Alborz produces local news, cultural, and public-service content for audiences in Alborz Province, complementing IRIB's national channels. Its operations are funded and directed by the state broadcaster, and it does not operate as a commercial or publicly listed entity.

IRIB Alborz is the provincial television channel for Alborz Province, operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). It broadcasts from Karaj and operates from two separate buildings. The channel began trial broadcasts on 24 Aban 1391 (14 November 2012), initially airing provincial news. On 4 Khordad 1392 (25 May 2013), it was officially inaugurated with a schedule of ten hours of daily programming; the opening ceremony was attended by Seyyed Ezzatollah Zarghami, then president of IRIB. From mid-Bahman 1396 (early February 2018), the channel began 24-hour broadcasting. On 6 Khordad 1402 (27 May 2023), it changed its logo and visual identity. The center is currently managed by Mehdi Karimi Zarchi. Programming is transmitted in HD 1080i using H.264 format via terrestrial transmitters and satellite. As part of IRIB's provincial network, the channel focuses on local news, cultural, and public-service content for the province.

• Trial broadcasts begin, initially airing provincial news.

• Official launch with 10 hours of daily programming; attended by IRIB head Seyyed Ezzatollah Zarghami.

• Expands to 24-hour broadcasting.

• Changes logo and visual identity.

State-run provincial television channel providing local news and cultural content for Alborz Province.

• Provincial news bulletins

  Local news programming for Alborz Province.

• Cultural programs

  Cultural content produced for provincial audiences.

• Public service broadcasts

  Public service and informational programming.

1. 1IRIB Alborz - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2شبکه البرز - Wikipedia (Persian)fa.wikipedia.org