Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast
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Blasts rang out across a swath of the Middle Eastern republic’s territory, targeting its nuclear capabilities, military leadership and scientists.
As the attacks escalate, with fatalities and injuries reported on both sides, Israel issued the stark warning to Iran.
Israel expanded its attacks on Iran on Monday, striking the headquarters of state television after ordering residents to leave part of Tehran, as the fiercest and deadliest confrontation in the history of the Israeli-Iranian conflict entered its fourth day.
Since Israel began its concerted attack on Iran on Friday, calls for regime change in Iran have grown louder – from hawks in the US Congress to Israeli officials and some Iranian activists abroad.
A viral account on X tracking pizza shop activity around the Pentagon predicted something was underway before Israel attacked Iran.
Iran’s state-run news agency said Monday that its governmental television station abruptly stopped a live broadcast after an Israeli strike. During a live broadcast from the capital Tehran, the sound of an explosion could be heard as a the news presenter hurried off camera amid dust and debris wafting in the air.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has forced many countries in the Middle East to close their airspace, as Israeli jets and Iranian exploding drones and missiles fly over their night skies.
At least eight people died overnight following Iranian missile strikes on Israel. Israel's defense minister accused Iran of targeting civilians and Iranian officials have also accused Israel of striking civilians.