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New York Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Israel Attacks Iran's State Television, Live On The Air
The Israeli military attacked the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster in Tehran on Monday evening, the Israeli defense minister and Iranian media said. Videos and images from the scene showed the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building on fire. A news anchor — a woman identified by Iranian state media as Sahar Emami — was speaking live on the air when an explosion shook the building, followed by the sound of breaking glass and screams, all carried live on television. The screen filled with smoke and debris as the anchor hurried off. Hassan Abedini, the deputy director of Iran's state broadcaster, said some employees were injured in the Israeli strike, without specifying a number. He said firefighters were trying to contain the fires at the building, which were sending a large column of black smoke into the air. The attack appeared to have struck only one of the buildings belonging to the state broadcaster, which has a number of other buildings in the area in central Tehran. Iran's state news agency, IRNA, confirmed the attack, saying that it took place as programs were being broadcast live. It said that programming was 'briefly halted' but 'returned to normal' after a few minutes. The Iranian state broadcaster has long been associated with the government's dominance of public life and the country's media. Iran is widely considered to be one of the most repressive states in terms of press freedom; journalists who cross government red lines can face severe consequences. Before the strike, Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, had said in a statement that 'the mouthpiece of Iranian propaganda and incitement is about to disappear.' The Israeli military later said in a statement that its air force had struck the building to target a 'communication center' that was being used by the Iranian military 'under the guise of civilian activity.' The claim could not be independently verified. Elham Abedini, another Iranian state television anchor, captured the wreckage in an Instagram livestream. Her video showed chaos as people ran and shouted amid debris. 'They are in the glass building, they are all there,' she can be heard telling a guard in uniform, referring to the channel's employees. The attack was preceded by an Israeli evacuation order for the densely-populated Tehran district where the state broadcaster lies. In that statement, the Israeli military said it planned to target 'military infrastructure' in the area 'in the coming hours.' By Daniel Wood In the wars in Gaza against Hamas, and in Lebanon against Hezbollah, Israel frequently used the tactic of telling civilians to either flee or face an impending Israeli attack, even on a specific building. The warnings often prompted panic and fear among people in the targeted zone.
Economic Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Broadcast blackout looms: Israel says Iran's TV and radio networks may soon vanish completely
An Israeli airstrike targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran, disrupting a live broadcast. Iran has condemned the attack as a "war crime" and urged the UN Security Council to intervene. Israel's Defense Minister had warned of the broadcaster's imminent demise, asserting that it was a propaganda tool. Smoke rises after a reported Israeli strike on a building used by Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran's state TV broadcaster, on June 16, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads IRIB Broadcast Cut on Live TV as Missile Strikes the Building Iran Labels Attack a 'War Crime' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Israel Defends Strike, Warns of Further Action FAQs A live Iranian state television broadcast was abruptly cut short on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran, according to a rpeort. The presenter, who had just been condemning Israel on live TV, suddenly left the screen as Israel attacked the building, reported Alarabiya.A senior official at IRIB, Hassan Abedini said, 'The Zionist regime, the enemy of the Iranian nation, minutes ago conducted a military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran news network, (which is part of IRIB)," as quoted in the emphasized that, 'The regime (Israel) was unaware of the fact that the voice of the Islamic Revolution and the great Iran will not be silenced with a military operation.' quoted to the report, Iran called Israel's attack on the state TV building in Tehran as a 'war crime,' and urged the UN Security Council to take foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the strike on the offices of IRIB during a live broadcast was a 'a wicked act' and a 'war crime,' reported Alarabiya. He highlighted that, 'The UNSC must act now to stop the genocidal aggressor from committing further atrocities against our people,' as quoted in the Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had already warned earlier on Monday, saying that Iran's state television and radio were 'about to disappear,' after an evacuation warning was issued for the district in Tehran where the broadcaster is based, Alarabiya had given a warning that, 'The Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,' adding, 'Evacuation of nearby residents has begun," as quoted in the Israeli airstrikes attacked Iran's state broadcaster, Katz said, 'The propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime was attacked' and also asserted that, 'We will strike the Iranian dictator ( Ali Khamenei ) everywhere,' as quoted in Alarabiya's Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News during an interview on Monday that killing Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and highest authority, would 'end the conflict' between the two countries, according to the Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said earlier on Monday that the broadcaster would 'disappear' and warned nearby residents to evacuate, as per the strongly condemned it, calling it a 'war crime' and asking the UN Security Council to step in immediately, as per the report.
The Hill
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Israel strikes Iranian state TV studio during live broadcast
An Israeli airstrike hit the headquarters of Iranian state television in Tehran on Monday in the middle of a live broadcast, filling the studio with dust and debris as the anchor hurried out of the frame. The feed was then cut off, and then resumed after a few minutes. Hassan Abedini, the deputy director of Iran's state broadcaster, said an unspecified number of employers were injured, according to the New York Times. Footage from outside the building showed the building on fire and billowing smoke. The Israeli military claimed that the building was being used to conceal military infrastructure, a claim that The Washington Post and other outlets said they could not independently verify. 'The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of residents in the area,' said Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz. 'We will defeat the Iranian dictator everywhere.' Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, called the strike 'a wicked act of war crime.' The Committee to Protect Journalists said it was 'appalled' by the strike. 'Israel's killing, with impunity, of almost 200 journalists in Gaza has emboldened it to target media elsewhere in the region. This bloodshed must end now,' a spokesperson for the group's Middle East and North African branch said in a release. The strike comes after the Israeli military said it had control of the airspace over Tehran and western Iran. Iran's health ministry says more than 220 people have been killed in four days of Israeli strikes, while Israel has reported 24 deaths. Israel's opening salvo killed about 20 military commanders and at least 9 nuclear scientists, as well as striking the country's main nuclear sites.
Morocco World
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Israeli Strike Hits Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast
Rabat – An Israeli strike hit Iran's broadcasting headquarters on Monday, cutting short a live television program as the presenter was condemning Israel on air. The anchor left the set in haste seconds before the channel went dark. A short time later, the station resumed transmission. Hassan Abedini, a senior official at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), confirmed the strike and described it as a direct attack on Iran's media voice. 'The Zionist regime, enemy of the Iranian nation, just carried out a military operation against the Islamic Republic's information network,' he said. 'But the regime fails to grasp that the voice of the Islamic revolution cannot be silenced by force.' The attack came just hours after the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) told residents in northeast Tehran to evacuate, citing planned strikes on what it vaguely labeled as 'military infrastructure.' IOF spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued the warning in Persian on Telegram, singling out Tehran's third district as a target, while urging civilians to flee under the threat of yet another unlawful assault. That part of the city includes not only IRIB's headquarters but also embassies from Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, a major police compound, hospitals, the local UN migration office, and the AFP bureau. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had earlier stated that IRIB was 'on the verge of disappearing,' echoing the message of a military operation against what Israel views as a central tool of Iranian influence. 'The mouthpiece of Iranian propaganda and incitement is about to disappear. Evacuations have begun,' his statement read. Everything began on Thursday, June 12, when Israel launched its strike on Iran with Operation 'Rising Lion', including strikes against residential buildings in and near Tehran, killing many military officials. In response, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel. Since the escalation, Israel has pulled back some of its occupation forces from Gaza, redirecting attention to what it now brands the main 'warfront' against Iran. The decision, framed as a move to reinforce borders, follows unproven claims about threats from Iran-backed groups in neighboring countries. Though Israeli sources admit Hezbollah shows no signs of entering the conflict, they point to militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, further fueling regional tension. On the ground in Gaza, the genocide continues . The 106-day blockade has completely crippled life, leaving Palestinians in dooms-day conditions, and Israeli forces routinely open fire at Palestinians gathered near US-Israel-backed aid distribution points. Tags: gaza genocideIranIsraelIsrael Iran conflict
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Broadcast blackout looms: Israel says Iran's TV and radio networks may soon vanish completely
A live Iranian state television broadcast was abruptly cut short on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran, according to a rpeort. The presenter, who had just been condemning Israel on live TV, suddenly left the screen as Israel attacked the building, reported Alarabiya. IRIB Broadcast Cut on Live TV as Missile Strikes the Building A senior official at IRIB, Hassan Abedini said, 'The Zionist regime, the enemy of the Iranian nation, minutes ago conducted a military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran news network, (which is part of IRIB)," as quoted in the report. Abedini emphasized that, 'The regime (Israel) was unaware of the fact that the voice of the Islamic Revolution and the great Iran will not be silenced with a military operation.' quoted Alarabiya. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Always Put a Plastic Bottle on Your Tires when Parked, Here's Why Cleverst Undo Iran Labels Attack a 'War Crime' According to the report, Iran called Israel's attack on the state TV building in Tehran as a 'war crime,' and urged the UN Security Council to take action. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the strike on the offices of IRIB during a live broadcast was a 'a wicked act' and a 'war crime,' reported Alarabiya. He highlighted that, 'The UNSC must act now to stop the genocidal aggressor from committing further atrocities against our people,' as quoted in the report. Live Events Israel Defends Strike, Warns of Further Action However, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had already warned earlier on Monday, saying that Iran's state television and radio were 'about to disappear,' after an evacuation warning was issued for the district in Tehran where the broadcaster is based, Alarabiya reported. He had given a warning that, 'The Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,' adding, 'Evacuation of nearby residents has begun," as quoted in the report. After Israeli airstrikes attacked Iran's state broadcaster, Katz said, 'The propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime was attacked' and also asserted that, 'We will strike the Iranian dictator ( Ali Khamenei ) everywhere,' as quoted in Alarabiya's report. While, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News during an interview on Monday that killing Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and highest authority, would 'end the conflict' between the two countries, according to the report. FAQs Did Israel issue a warning before the strike? Yes, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said earlier on Monday that the broadcaster would 'disappear' and warned nearby residents to evacuate, as per the report. What was Iran's response to the attack? Iran strongly condemned it, calling it a 'war crime' and asking the UN Security Council to step in immediately, as per the report.
