Israel strikes Iranian state media headquarters while live on air
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike on the headquarters of Iran’s state television channel IRINN while a live broadcast was taking place. The attack resulted in multiple explosions that interrupted the broadcast, causing panic as the anchor, Sahar Imami, fled the scene amid smoke. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike was aimed at a communication center being used militarily by the Iranian Armed Forces, which was operating under the pretense of civilian activity. the Israeli Defense Minister emphasized that the strike targeted Iranian propaganda operations and was preceded by an evacuation order for the surrounding area. Some employees were reported injured, although specific numbers were not disclosed. The building hit was part of a larger network of IRINN facilities located throughout Tehran. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly regarding military and nuclear-related activities.
Israel strikes Iranian state media headquarters while live on air
The Israeli military said it struck the broadcast headquarters of Iran’s state television channel IRINN.
The confirmation came after multiple explosions interrupted a broadcast with anchor Sahar Imami. She was speaking live on air when the building began to shake, and the screams were heard on TV. The screen then filled with smoke as she hurried off-screen.
The Israel Defense Forces said its air force “conducted a precise strike based on intelligence provided by the Intelligence Directorate, targeting a communication center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.”
“The building was used by the Iranian Armed Forces under the guise of civilian activity, covering up the military use of the center’s infrastructure and assets. The strike directly harmed the military capabilities of the Iranian Armed Forces,” the IDF added.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz additionally confirmed that the Israeli military struck the studio.
“The Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a large-scale evacuation of the surrounding area. We will hit the Iranian dictator everywhere,” Katz said on social media.
Hassan Abedini, deputy director of Iran’s state broadcasting, said some employees were injured in the strike, but did not specify a number.
The attack appeared to strike just one of IRINN’s buildings, but the broadcaster has several buildings throughout central Tehran.
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Elham Abedini, another Iranian state television anchor, filmed the wreckage in an Instagram livestream, which showed people running and shouting amid the wreckage.
The attack was preceded by Israel issuing an evacuation order to residents in parts of Tehran ahead of strikes.
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