Iran state TV hit in Israeli attack on Tehran

On June 16, 2025, the building of Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) was struck by an Israeli attack. Here are the details:The process of the attack: Just before the attack, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz had publicly stated that Iran's state - run television and radio were "about to disappear", implying that Israel might attack Iranian media facilities. At around 6 p.m. local time, Israeli warplanes launched a fierce air raid on Tehran and bombed the building of Iran's state - run television. At that time, an anchorwoman was live - broadcasting on TV, denouncing Israel. There were continuous explosions in the live - broadcast picture, and the anchorwoman did not interrupt her speech, but continued to condemn Israel's "aggressive crimes". Later, the signal was completely interrupted. The blast occurred as the presenter was live on TV lambasting Israel before she was seen leaving the live broadcast. The broadcast quickly switched to prerecorded programs.Reasons for the attack: The Israeli military stated that the building was used by the Iranian armed forces for military purposes.Consequences of the attack: The attack led to the suspension of TV broadcasts. The building was seriously damaged, with destroyed equipment scattered everywhere. At least one employee of the TV station died of his injuries, and several others were injured.After the incident, 21 Arab and Islamic countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's attack on Iran, believing that it violated international law and the principles of the UN Charter and would have a serious impact on regional security and stability.