Israeli strikes target Iran State Tv HQ, at least 16 martyred

The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) was struck by Israeli forces on Monday evening, according to Iranian media reports.

The attack was caught live during transmission at the Iranian broadcaster's HQ. According to the initial report, at least 16 people have been martyred.

The attack on Iran’s state broadcaster marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Iranian officials have condemned the strike, calling it a blatant violation of international norms and an attack on civilian infrastructure.

The incident comes amid a broader escalation of hostilities following Israel’s earlier strikes on Iranian territory and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory missile attacks targeting Israeli cities.

As tensions continue to rise, international observers have expressed growing concern over the targeting of civilian sites and the potential for further regional destabilization.