Israeli Airstrike Hits IRIB Tehran HQ, Kills Two, Iran Strikes Tel Aviv

On June 16, 2025, the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran was severely damaged by an Israeli airstrike, disrupting live broadcasts and causing casualties, including the death of IRIB staffer Masoumeh Azimi. The building, an iconic symbol of Iranian modernist architecture and state media authority, suffered structural damage and fires, with footage showing chaos and injured personnel amid the attack. Israel described the strike as targeting a center of military propaganda, while Iranian officials condemned it as a war crime and vowed to continue broadcasting despite the damage. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched airstrikes on Israeli military intelligence and Mossad centers in Tel Aviv, causing significant damage and fires. The ongoing military confrontation has intensified with reciprocal attacks, highlighting the escalation between the two countries. Iranian officials called on the United Nations to hold Israel accountable for the assaults on its national media and civilians.