Israeli Airstrike Hits Iranian State Television Headquarters, Casualties Reported
Casualties among employees confirmed following the Israeli attack on the IRIB headquarters in Tehran.
The Iranian state television network, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has reported that several employees were killed during an Israeli airstrike on its headquarters in Tehran.
The attack reportedly targeted a building in District 3 of the capital, specifically identified in warnings issued by Israel encouraging local residents to evacuate before the strike.
A reporter for IRIB, who had been broadcasting up to the moment of the attack, shared footage showing flames engulfing the building.
The exact number of casualties among colleagues within the network remains uncertain at this time.
Pejman Jaberi, the director of the Iranian television station, appeared on air holding a bloodied piece of paper, emphasizing that the state television and its personnel would remain steadfast.
A news anchor who was live on-air at the time of the attack was seen immediately afterward, continuing to report despite the unfolding situation.
According to Iranian media sources, the IRIB building was directly hit by a high-explosive bomb, which temporarily disrupted broadcasting before programming resumed from backup studios.
Additionally, the Tasnim news agency reported that the airstrike was aimed at one of the most significant facilities within the national media system, further escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing hostilities.
The attack reportedly targeted a building in District 3 of the capital, specifically identified in warnings issued by Israel encouraging local residents to evacuate before the strike.
A reporter for IRIB, who had been broadcasting up to the moment of the attack, shared footage showing flames engulfing the building.
The exact number of casualties among colleagues within the network remains uncertain at this time.
Pejman Jaberi, the director of the Iranian television station, appeared on air holding a bloodied piece of paper, emphasizing that the state television and its personnel would remain steadfast.
A news anchor who was live on-air at the time of the attack was seen immediately afterward, continuing to report despite the unfolding situation.
According to Iranian media sources, the IRIB building was directly hit by a high-explosive bomb, which temporarily disrupted broadcasting before programming resumed from backup studios.
Additionally, the Tasnim news agency reported that the airstrike was aimed at one of the most significant facilities within the national media system, further escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing hostilities.
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