Iran’s state media studios have been bombed by Israel in a missile barrage that was caught live on air.
The studio, based in Tehran, was airing a live television program when the bombs dropped, with loud bangs heard off camera.
A female presenter, addressing the camera, quickly flees from the desk as debris starts falling from the roof and the frame begins shaking.
Videos circulating on social media show the Iranian state TV building, known as “the glass building,” is still burning.
Following the attack, live programs have been transferred to another studio that resembles those used for radio broadcasts.
Throughout the day, Israel conducted airstrikes and utilized drones against Iran, while Iran launched a series of missiles at Israel before dawn, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals.
The reciprocal attacks between Israel and Iran were initiated by Israel’s assault related to Tehran’s nuclear agenda, escalating concerns about the potential for a broader and more perilous regional conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Monday that the strikes have set Iran’s nuclear program back “years.”
He mentioned that Israel is not seeking to overthrow the Iranian government, although he indicated it wouldn’t be surprising if such a scenario unfolded due to the strikes.
He also said he is in daily touch with US President Donald Trump.
Israel says more missiles from Iran are on their way
The military said defence systems were operating to intercept the missiles. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
In an Israeli city hit by missile fire, many support attacking Iran.
While no opinion polls have been released since Israel launched a surprise attack Friday, much of the Israeli public seems to be lining up behind the operation in these early days.
As they surveyed the damage and moved to hotels or the homes of loved ones, some Petah Tikva residents said Israel must keep up its attacks to survive.
One woman said four of her neighbours were killed and much of her apartment was destroyed.
Miryam, who spoke to AP on condition that her last name not be used because she serves in the military, called it the scariest thing she’s experienced.
“But the right thing is to attack Iran; I don’t want them to have this power over us,” she said.
