Israel-Iran live: Tehran TV station reports attack as thousands flee city

Here’s the latest from today’s coverage on this dramatic escalation:

🔥 Israeli airstrike disrupts Tehran’s state TV broadcast

On June 16, Israeli forces launched airstrikes in Tehran, targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. During a live IRIB broadcast, the studio was hit—dust filled the room, and the anchor fled live on air. After about 30 minutes, state TV resumed from a new backup studio  .

Strategic reach and retaliation

Israel claims it now has “full control of the skies over Tehran” after degrading Iran’s air defenses and missile systems. This strike is part of a broader campaign aimed at nuclear and missile facilities in Iran  .

Escalation intensifies

Iran responded with ballistic missiles against Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, claiming civilian casualties in both countries  .

Cumulative Iranian casualties from Israeli strikes may exceed 224 dead and 1,400 wounded, while some Israeli civilians have also been killed or injured  .

Civilians caught in the crossfire

Mass evacuations and panic have erupted in Tehran—hundreds of thousands are fleeing, while essential supplies grow scarce  . Iranian citizens face fuel and food shortages, and there’s mounting fear over possible broader conflict  .

Diplomatic fallout & international response

The U.S. has deployed military assets to the region to assist Israel with missile defense. Global powers including the EU, Russia, China, and others are calling for immediate de-escalation  . Some Western countries are evacuating personnel, and Pakistan temporarily closed border crossings with Iran  .

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Key angles: Dramatic live broadcast interruption; civilian panic and displacement; broadening regional turmoil.