An Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) television reporter said the studio was filling with dust after « the sound of aggression against the homeland. »
The building that houses Iran’s state-run television in Tehran was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast on Monday.
An Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) television reporter said the studio was filling with dust after « the sound of aggression against the homeland. » An explosion then occurred, and the broadcast quickly turned chaotic and switched to prerecorded programs.
The strike came as the Israeli military claimed to have obtained « aerial superiority » over Tehran on Monday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, saying it « conducted a precise strike based on intelligence provided by the Intelligence Directorate, targeting a communication center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.