Israel Strikes Iran's State TV During Live Broadcast

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar: In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli military launched a targeted strike on the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), in Tehran on Monday, June 16, 2025.

The attack, which briefly disrupted live broadcasts, underscores the intensifying hostilities between the two nations.

The strike hit IRIB's headquarters in Tehran's District 3, a densely populated area, during a live broadcast on the Khabar News Network.

Footage captured a popular female presenter, Sahar Emami, continuing her report as a loud explosion rocked the studio, causing debris to fall and filling it with dust. The presenter could be seen chanting:“the sound of aggression against the homeland will be met with the sound of truth and reality”. Her last words“The studios dust laden atmosphere...” were cut after the blast.

The broadcast was halted for several minutes but resumed shortly after, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.

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Iran's state-run media confirmed the attack, directly attributing it to Israel. According to Iranian media, several employees network were killed in this attack.

The strike followed an ominous warning from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz who stated Tel Aviv will make“Iranian propaganda” disappear.

The Iranian perspective on the evolving situation remains largely inaccessible to the outside world, as the West-led by the United States-has imposed a blanket ban on Iranian channels. Platforms like YouTube have also removed all Iranian outlets, reflecting a growing media gag that silences alternative narratives.

Often justified as combating disinformation, these restrictions effectively limit Iran's ability to present its viewpoint internationally. Critics see this as a clear case of censorship and a double standard in global media freedom.

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