By Charles Pemu 
Tensions between Iran and Israel surged on Monday, June 16, after an Israeli airstrike hit Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) building in Tehran during a live program. The broadcast was abruptly cut as the presenter fled amid chaos.
The strike, which occurred as the anchor criticized Israel on air, caused visible smoke across Tehran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as a “war crime,” urging UN intervention.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also slammed the strike as “terrorist” in nature. The incident follows Israel’s recent offensive on Iranian nuclear and military targets, which has reportedly killed over 220 people.
Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks into Israel, resulting in at least 24 reported deaths. Both nations remain on high alert as fears of full-scale war grow.