Airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building, parts of the building were destroyed

Following an airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building, the organization announced the destruction of parts of the complex and an assessment of the damage by technical colleagues.

Iranian national media announced minutes ago that parts of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting building in Tehran were damaged following what was called a "Zionist attack."

According to an official statement issued by the organization, “parts of the building have been destroyed and technical colleagues are currently assessing the extent of the damage and the situation.” No further details have been released about the extent of the damage, possible casualties, or the status of the various departments of the media complex. There has also been no official information released about the exact nature of the attack or the type of equipment used.

The central building of the Iranian Broadcasting Corporation in Tehran is considered one of the most important media centers in the country, and in the context of recent regional tensions, government and media infrastructures have been on high alert.