Israel strikes TV station mid-broadcast

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An Israeli missile strike hit Iran’s state television headquarters during a live broadcast on Monday, June 16, forcing a news anchor to flee mid‑air as debris filled the studio in Tehran. Footage aired by Iranian state TV (IRIB) shows anchor Sahar Emami trying to continue her report amid the sound of explosions before a blast shook the building. The screen behind her was cut off, and Emami ran off‑camera as dust and debris engulfed the studio. According to IranWire’s translation of the segment, Emami said she heard “the sound of aggression against the homeland” moments before the explosion struck. The IRIB News Network temporarily suspended its broadcast but returned to air minutes later. Emami reportedly resumed her segment after the strike. The Israeli Defense Forces had issued an evacuation warning to residents of District 3 in Tehran — where the TV studio is located — shortly before the missile hit. Israel says the area hosts military‑linked infrastructure. The attack comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran, with nightly barrages exchanged since Friday, June 13, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a surprise offensive aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iran has responded with waves of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli cities.