On Monday, Iranian state television was airing a live broadcast when a powerful explosion disrupted the studio, prompting the anchor to flee for her safety.
Iranian media reported that the explosion occurred during a presenter’s live on-air critique of Israel. Shortly afterward, she was seen exiting the broadcast, with footage of the event widely shared online.
In response, Tehran denounced the Israeli strike on Iran’s state TV, labeling it a “war crime.”
During the live broadcast, a reporter on Iranian state television noted that the studio was filling with dust following “the sound of aggression against the homeland.”
Seconds later, an explosion hit, shattering the screen behind her as she hurriedly left the camera’s view. The channel then abruptly transitioned to prerecorded content.
Just an hour prior to the incident, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the area of Tehran where the TV studios are located.
Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that the “Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece were about to disappear.”
Earlier on Monday, Iran launched another series of missile strikes targeting Israel, resulting in at least eight fatalities.
In retaliation, Israel issued an evacuation alert affecting hundreds of thousands in central Tehran, warning of additional strikes as tensions heightened into the fourth day of the conflict.
According to the Israeli military, the warning impacted up to 330,000 residents in a central district of Tehran that includes the national police headquarters, the state broadcasting offices, and three major hospitals—one of which is operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
“At this time, we can say that we have achieved full aerial superiority over Tehran’s skies,” said Israeli military spokesperson General Effie Defrin.
He further noted that Israeli forces had destroyed over 120 surface-to-surface missile launchers across central Iran—approximately one-third of the country’s arsenal.
Israeli officials also claimed that airstrikes had targeted and struck 10 command centers used by the Quds Force, the elite overseas operations wing of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
“These strikes amount to a deep and comprehensive blow to the Iranian threat,” said Defrin.
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