Israel bombs Iranian TV channel live on air

IRIB targeted by Israeli strike

Iranian journalist evacuated during bombing

Iran’s state television was bombed Monday afternoon during a live broadcast, while journalist Sahar Emami was criticizing the State of Israel.

The strike abruptly interrupted the signal of the IRIB channel, whose main headquarters is located in Tehran’s upscale Third District.

This attack marks a direct escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, targeting not only a symbol of the Iranian regime but also one of its primary propaganda channels.

The interrupted transmission quickly went viral on social media, becoming a powerful image of the clash between the two powers.

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Journalist Sahar Emami, one of the channel’s most recognized anchors, was on air when the building was hit.

Footage shows her pausing mid-sentence, stepping away from the camera, and seconds later, the signal cuts as debris falls on set.

Emami, 38, was not injured and was evacuated along with the rest of the staff.

With over a decade at IRIB, Emami is known for her anti-Western rhetoric, defense of the Islamic regime, and constant verbal attacks against Israel, the United States, and Gulf Arab nations.

She has been criticized by reformist sectors, who accuse her of spreading misinformation and promoting political intolerance.

Official Reaction

????BREAKING:
In a brazen act of aggression, Israel bombed Iran State TV IRIB’s building during live news coverage.

Minutes after the Israeli bombing of the Iranian radio and television building, the Iranian news channel resumed normal live broadcasting including Sahar Emami… pic.twitter.com/aRVTyXWIg1

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) June 16, 2025

The station managed to resume broadcasting shortly afterward.

Hassan Abedini, a senior official at the state broadcasting system, declared on air: “The voice of the Islamic revolution will not be silenced by a military operation.”

His statement was accompanied by renewed criticism of the “Zionist regime.”

This was reported by INFOBAE.

Context of the Attack

Hours before the bombing, Israeli military spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee had publicly warned of military operations in Tehran’s Third District and urged civilians to evacuate the area.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had also threatened to “erase” the broadcaster. The affected zone houses embassies, hospitals, and offices of international organizations.

At least five people were reported injured, though no fatalities have been confirmed.

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