Iranian National Television Attacked by Airstrike

Source: Global Times
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported on the evening of March 1 that its headquarters office building was attacked by airstrikes from the United States and Israel, resulting in damage to some facilities. At the time of the attack, the Iranian national television was broadcasting footage of people gathering in Tehran's Revolution Square mourning the Supreme Leader Khamenei.

As of now, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting is still broadcasting programs normally.

The headquarters office building of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting was previously hit by a missile attack during the military conflict between Israel and Iran last June.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Airstrike on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Location
Tehran
Unit
U.S. and Israeli forces
Time
March 1
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

U.S. and Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran on March 1, damaging the building. At the time, the station was airing footage of a public memorial for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. This facility had previously been struck during a military conflict between Israel and Iran.

Key Facts
  • The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting was attacked by U.S. and Israeli forces.
  • The airstrike occurred on March 1.
  • The building was damaged during the attack.
  • At the time of the strike, the station was broadcasting a memorial for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.
  • This headquarters had previously been targeted in a missile attack during a military conflict between Israel and Iran.