This incident occurred while IRIB’s news channel was broadcasting a live program expressing support for Iran’s missile strikes on Israel.
Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, June 16, 2025– The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building on Vali-e-Asr Street in Tehran was targeted by an Israeli attack. The assault, described by eyewitnesses as accompanied by massive explosions and thick smoke, caused extensive damage and claimed the lives of several IRIB employees.
Burning of glass building
The incident occurred while IRIB’s news channel was broadcasting a live program expressing support for Iran’s missile strikes on Israel. The attack severely damaged parts of the news channel’s studio and broadcasting equipment, with sections of the iconic glass building engulfed in flames. Videos recorded by citizens and local sources vividly depict the moment the building caught fire and the heavy smoke resulting from the incident.
Details of Israel’s Attack on IRIB in Tehran
The attack, which appears to have been pre-planned and in response to recent missile strikes, resulted in significant human and material losses. According to local reports and videos shared on social media, the intensity of the explosions shattered windows in nearby buildings and sparked a massive fire.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported hearing cries for help from employees trapped under the debris. Initial reports indicate that several IRIB employees were killed or injured, though the exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed.
Field reports suggest that the fire was brought under control by firefighters after several hours, but the extent of the destruction remains substantial. Rescue and emergency teams are still searching for individuals trapped under the rubble.
Reactions to Israel’s Attack on the IRIB Building
The attack prompted swift and widespread reactions both domestically and internationally. Iranian authorities condemned the action as a “blatant violation of national sovereignty” and an “attack on the national media,” vowing a decisive response. The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the act, emphasizing that “this clear aggression against Iranian soil will not go unanswered.”
Meanwhile, some regional analysts view the attack as part of the escalating shadow war and information warfare between Iran and Israel in recent months. Given that the strike coincided with a broadcast about Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, some believe Israel intended to send a clear message in the realm of media warfare.
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