On Monday evening, Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting the studio complex of Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran, causing a loud explosion during a live broadcast. The attack disrupted the transmission of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) network momentarily, though the station resumed coverage shortly afterward, vowing not to be silenced.
Iranian officials condemned the strike, with senior IRIB representative Hassan Abedini calling it a military operation by the “Zionist regime” aimed at silencing the voice of the Islamic Revolution. Despite the damage, the broadcaster reaffirmed its commitment to continue its transmissions.
The strike on the state TV building is part of a broader escalation between Israel and Iran, now in its fourth day, involving reciprocal missile attacks and airstrikes. Israel has targeted multiple Iranian military and strategic sites, including command centers linked to the Quds Force, while Iran has launched missile barrages against Israeli cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Casualty reports remain unclear regarding the state TV strike, though some employees were reportedly wounded. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant loss of life on both sides, with over 200 fatalities reported in Iran and more than 20 in Israel since the hostilities began.
The attack on the media facility underscores the intensifying nature of the conflict, with Israel aiming to degrade Iran’s military capabilities and Iran vowing continued retaliation. The international community continues to call for restraint as fears of a wider regional war grow.
