Amanpour gained international fame during the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s, where her fearless reporting from the front lines made her a household name. She became synonymous with the "CNN effect," the idea that real-time video reporting could influence the foreign policy decisions of world leaders. Her presence in conflict zones like Kuwait and Iraq demonstrated her commitment to bringing the harsh realities of war directly into the living rooms of millions, bridging the gap between distant geopolitical maneuvers and their human consequences.
