Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years

Christiane Amanpour, the longtime chief international anchor for CNN, has announced her decision to depart the network next June. Her exit concludes a 43-year tenure that began with her role as an entry-level assistant and evolved into a career as one of the network’s most prominent correspondents, known for reporting from global war zones and major international hot spots.

Amanpour stated that the decision followed months of reflection. She described the network as a partner of 43 years and characterized her time at the organization as a fantastic experience.