Israel strikes Iran state broadcaster HQ during live broadcast; ‘large number’ of journalists killed | Watch Video

Iran-Israel conflict: Plumes of smoke were seen billowing out of the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in the Iranian capital of Tehran, after Israeli strikes on the complex during a live broadcast on Monday.

A “large number of Iranian journalists” were killed, injured, in the attack, said the Iran Embassy in India.

Videos of the incident show the Israeli assault disrupting a live state TV broadcast, prompting the anchor to flee the studio. The attack was caught on camera during a live program at the IRIB headquarters in the capital.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that “the propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime was attacked”, threatening to strike “everywhere” against “the Iranian dictator”, reported AFP.

Iran-Israel conflict enters fourth day; Tehran residents flee

On Monday, Iran and Israel exchanged a fresh series of strikes as the conflict between the two nations entered its fourth consecutive day.

Residents of Tehran have fled the Iranian capital in large numbers in the face of Israeli bombardments, creating immense traffic jams on the main road heading north, reported AFP, citing social media posts.

To date, Israeli strikes have killed at least 224 people, including top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians, said Iranian authorities. In retaliation, Iran launched strikes on Israel, which killed 24 people, Israeli authorities said as per news agencies.

‘Iran not winning this war’ says Trump

Speaking to reporters at the G7 Summit, US President Donald Trump said that “Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk... immediately, before it's too late.”

The POTUS even refused to sign a joint statement by G7 leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, reported Reuters, citing two sources aware of the matter.

The draft commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets, and says Israel has the right to defend itself, as mentioned in Reuters' report.

Why are Israel and Iran at war?

Iran and Israel, decade-long enemies, have been locked in a shadow conflict that has shaped Middle Eastern geopolitics. Though both countries have avoided a full-blown war, the nations have frequently targeted each other through covert operations.