An employee of Iran's state broadcasting service has been killed following an Israeli airstrike on a building used by the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) in Tehran, according to reports from the Fars News Agency.
The victim has been identified as Masoumeh Azimi, who worked for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the state-run organization that oversees numerous national and regional TV and radio stations in Iran.
Video footage captured the moment of the powerful explosion, which disrupted live programming at the Tehran facility. The attack comes as part of Israel's ongoing military campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure.
Rising Death Toll Amid Escalating Conflict
According to Iranian state media, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran since Israel began its bombardment on Friday. In response, Iranian strikes have reportedly killed at least 24 people in Israel, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the strike on Iran's state broadcaster, claiming the building was being used by Iranian armed forces. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have reported that the broadcasting facility resumed transmission hours after the attack, despite the building being set ablaze.
This latest incident occurs against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two nations, with Israel recently eliminating a top Iranian military commander in a separate airstrike.
The G7 has affirmed Israel's right to self-defense while labeling Iran as the "Principal Source" of regional instability. Meanwhile, Iran has made statements regarding potential pathways to end the conflict.
The situation continues to develop as Iran confirms Ali Madanizadeh as its new economy minister amid the escalating crisis.
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