Israel confirms its military attacked studio of Iran’s state television channel

June 16, 2025

The Israeli military confirmed it attacked the studio of Iran’s state television channel, IRINN, on Monday.

The Israel Defense Forces said its air force “conducted a precise strike based on intelligence provided by the Intelligence Directorate, targeting a communication center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.”

“The building was used by the Iranian Armed Forces under the guise of civilian activity, covering up the military use of the center’s infrastructure and assets. The strike directly harmed the military capabilities of the Iranian Armed Forces,” the IDF added.

Confirmation of the strike comes after explosions interrupted a live broadcast by anchor Sahar Imami.

“Prior to the strike, the IDF provided an effective advanced warning to the civilian population, including phone calls, and conducted the strike in a precise manner in order to mitigate harm to civilians as far as feasible,” the IDF said.

Earlier Monday, the IDF issued an evacuation order in Tehran’s 3rd District, where the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has offices. IRINN is part of IRIB. In a post in Farsi on X, the IDF said it would take action in the district in the coming hours to attack the Iranian regime’s military infrastructure.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also confirmed the military struck the studio.

“The Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a large-scale evacuation of the surrounding area. We will hit the Iranian dictator everywhere,” Katz said on X.