Tensions between Iran and Israel have intensified significantly following a dramatic escalation in hostilities. The Israeli military executed a direct and bold strike on the headquarters of Iran’s national television broadcaster, IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting), during a live broadcast.
According to Iran’s state-owned news agency, IRNA, the assault occurred while live programs were on air, momentarily disrupting the IRIB News Network.
In the midst of the chaos caused by the explosion, a steadfast presenter remained composed on air despite the studio being violently shaken. Broadcasting resumed promptly after the incident. It remains unclear if there were any casualties as a result of the attack.
The strike on the broadcaster was part of a wider Israeli military operation launched inside Iranian territory overnight on 13 June.
Iranian officials have described it as an unprovoked act of aggression, saying that the Israeli military also targeted residential buildings. As per reports several civilians and high-ranking Iranian military officials were martyred in the attacks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, swiftly appointed new military commanders on the day of the attack and vowed a strong response.
In response to Israeli aggression, Iran launched a series of powerful missile and drone strikes into Israel.
The Iranian ballistic missiles reportedly hit major cities in Israel including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and occupied-Jerusalem.
Earlier, Iranian parliamentarians was reportedly preparing a bill that could push Tehran toward exiting the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the foreign ministry said, while reiterating Tehran’s official stance against developing nuclear weapons.