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1News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- 1News
Israeli strike rocks Iranian state TV during live broadcast
Dust and debris filled an Iranian state television studio and an anchor rushed off camera when an Israeli strike hit during a live broadcast, an hour after Israel issued a warning for the area of Tehran where the station is located. Sahar Emami, an anchor at the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, was seen hurrying off-camera as the screen behind her cut out. People on set were heard saying "Allahu akbar," the Arabic phrase for God is great. The broadcast quickly switched to pre-recorded programs. Soon, Emami came back live from another studio and was seen speaking with another anchor. She said 'bodies of reporters" were at the site of the initial broadcast, and images showed smoke and flames in the sky. The station later said that the building was hit by four bombs. Israel's defence minister took immediate credit for the attack. Sahar Emami reacts to an Israeli strike while on air at the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (Source: Supplied) ADVERTISEMENT "The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of the area's residents," Israel Katz said in a statement. "We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere." Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesman for the Iranian foreign minister, condemned the strike, calling on the international community to demand justice from Israel for its attack on the media. "The world is watching: targeting Iran's news agency #IRIB's office during live broadcast is a wicked act of war crime," Baqaei wrote on X. An hour earlier, the Israeli military had issued an evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people in a part of central Tehran that includes the country's state TV and police headquarters, as well as three large hospitals. The IDF has issued similar evacuation warnings for civilians in parts of Gaza and Lebanon ahead of strikes. The warning came on the fourth day of the conflict, when the Israeli military claimed it had achieved air superiority above the Iranian capital and could fly over the city without facing major threats. Iran, meanwhile, announced it had launched some 100 missiles and vowed further retaliation for sweeping attacks on its military and nuclear infrastructure that have killed at least 224 people in the country since Friday. So far, 24 people have been killed in Israel and more than 500 injured, Israeli officials said, after Iran launched more than 370 missiles and hundreds of drones. The Committee to Protect Journalists said it was "appalled by Israel's bombing of Iran's state TV channel while live on air."
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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Israeli missile hits Iranian state-run television HQ; broadcast halted
An Iranian state television reporter had to stop a live broadcast Monday when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel issued a warning to evacuate the area of Tehran where the TV studios are located. The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network said the studio was filling with dust after 'the sound of aggression against the homeland, the sound of aggression against truth and righteousness.' Anchor Sahar Emami rushed off-camera as the screen behind her cut out, and people were heard saying 'Allahu akbar," the Arabic phrase for God is great. The broadcast quickly switched to pre-recorded programs. Soon, Emami came back live from another studio and was seen speaking with another anchor. She said that 'bodies of reporters' were at the site of the initial broadcast, and images showed smoke and flames in the sky. Israel's defence minister took credit for the attack. 'The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of the area's residents,' Israel Katz said in a statement. 'We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere.' An hour earlier, the Israeli military had issued an evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people in a part of central Tehran that includes the country's state TV and police headquarters, as well as three large hospitals. The IDF has issued similar evacuation warnings for civilians in parts of Gaza and Lebanon ahead of strikes. The warning came on the fourth day of the conflict, when the Israeli military claimed it had achieved air superiority above the Iranian capital and could fly over the city without facing major threats.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli strike on Iranian state TV fills studio with dust and debris during live broadcast
An Iranian state television reporter had to stop a live broadcast Monday when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel issued a warning to evacuate the area of Tehran where the TV studios are located. The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network said the studio was filling with dust after 'the sound of aggression against the homeland, the sound of aggression against truth and righteousness.' Anchor Sahar Emami rushed off-camera as the screen behind her cut out, and people were heard saying 'Allahu akbar," the Arabic phrase for God is great. The broadcast quickly switched to pre-recorded programs. Soon, Emami came back live from another studio and was seen speaking with another anchor. She said that 'bodies of reporters' were at the site of the initial broadcast, and images showed smoke and flames in the sky. Israel's defense minister took credit for the attack. 'The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of the area's residents,' Israel Katz said in a statement. 'We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere.' An hour earlier, the Israeli military had issued an evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people in a part of central Tehran that includes the country's state TV and police headquarters, as well as three large hospitals. The IDF has issued similar evacuation warnings for civilians in parts of Gaza and Lebanon ahead of strikes. The warning came on the fourth day of the conflict, when the Israeli military claimed it had achieved air superiority above the Iranian capital and could fly over the city without facing major threats.
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Israeli strike on Iranian state TV fills studio with dust and debris during live broadcast
An Iranian state television reporter had to stop a live broadcast Monday when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel issued a warning to evacuate the area of Tehran where the TV studios are located. The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network said the studio was filling with dust after 'the sound of aggression against the homeland, the sound of aggression against truth and righteousness.' Anchor Sahar Emami rushed off-camera as the screen behind her cut out, and people were heard saying 'Allahu akbar,' the Arabic phrase for God is great. The broadcast quickly switched to pre-recorded programs. Soon, Emami came back live from another studio and was seen speaking with another anchor. She said that 'bodies of reporters' were at the site of the initial broadcast, and images showed smoke and flames in the sky. Israel's defense minister took credit for the attack. 'The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of the area's residents,' Israel Katz said in a statement. 'We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere.' An hour earlier, the Israeli military had issued an evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people in a part of central Tehran that includes the country's state TV and police headquarters, as well as three large hospitals. The IDF has issued similar evacuation warnings for civilians in parts of Gaza and Lebanon ahead of strikes. The warning came on the fourth day of the conflict, when the Israeli military claimed it had achieved air superiority above the Iranian capital and could fly over the city without facing major threats.
Zawya
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
South African citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran requested to ensure they are registered with the Embassy
South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with and that their whereabouts are known to the Embassy. It is important to note that South Africa's support in the country is limited and that it could be assumed that no face-to-face consular assistance will be possible in an emergency and the South African Government may not be able to help you if you get into difficulty, depending on your location. Therefore, citizens are further encouraged to assess their own safety and security and act accordingly. The following contacts may be used: Tehran: Telephone: +98-912-230-8968 Telephone: +98-930-495-8965 Helpline of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in Pretoria, RSA: Telephone: +27 12 351 1000 The web page of DIRCO may be consulted for further contact information ( Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
