Israel carries out strike on Iran's national TV

According to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), the headquarters were attacked as programmes were being broadcast live.

17 Jun 2025 09:09am
This image grab taken from footage broadcast by Iran's IRINN news on June 16, 2025, shows a news reporting room filled with smoke after the presenter left following an explosion. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building was struck in an Israeli attack on June 16, cutting live coverage immediately. - (Photo by IRINN / AFP)
This image grab taken from footage broadcast by Iran's IRINN news on June 16, 2025, shows a news reporting room filled with smoke after the presenter left following an explosion. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building was struck in an Israeli attack on June 16, cutting live coverage immediately. - (Photo by IRINN / AFP)

TEHRAN - The Israeli regime has attacked the headquarters of Iran’s national television, known as the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

According to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), the headquarters were attacked as programmes were being broadcast live. 

Smoke billows from an explosion near the Azadi Tower (L) in Tehran on June 16, 2025. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building was struck in an Israeli attack on June 16, cutting live coverage immediately. - (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
Smoke billows from an explosion near the Azadi Tower (L) in Tehran on June 16, 2025. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building was struck in an Israeli attack on June 16, cutting live coverage immediately. - (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Live programmes were briefly halted on the IRIB News Network but resumed a few minutes later. - BERNAMA

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