According to Iran’s state-run news agency, the live transmission ceased immediately after the strike. In the midst of the broadcast, an Iranian reporter described the studio becoming filled with dust and debris just before an explosion disrupted the backdrop, prompting her to flee off-camera. The channel swiftly transitioned to prerecorded segments.
Footage showing strikes moments ago by the Israeli Air Force on the studios and offices of the Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/V5sBiyEM6p
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About an hour before the assault, Israel had issued a warning for evacuation in the Tehran area housing the TV studios. Israeli forces claim to have “total air superiority” over Iran, with missiles targeting various locations throughout the nation, especially in the capital, Tehran.
The attack on Iran’s state broadcaster forms part of Israel’s wider military campaign, which it states is geared towards fulfilling its strategic goals. As hostilities intensify, civilians in both countries are seeking refuge amid the rising violence.
