Israel bombed Iran’s state TV. Why many Iranians cheered
Most Australians understand little about the reality of living in Iran, under a totalitarian regime that has controlled every aspect of daily life for 46 years.
Israel strikes Iran state TV live on air. IRIB has been broadcasting the forced confessions of political prisoners for years, and is detested by many Iranians.
AP
Australians woke to a remarkable video from Tehran on Tuesday; prominent Iranian TV anchor Sahar Emami was interrupted live on air by loud explosions and ran from the studio as smoke and debris filled the screen.
The strike on Iran’s state TV channel, IRIB, killed two people and led global headlines for hours, an indication that Israel’s attack on Iran was moving beyond nuclear targets. The Iranian government hailed Emami as a “symbol of resistance” and the Committee to Protect Journalists said it was “appalled by Israel’s bombing of Iran’s state television channel while reporters were live on air”.
Fiona BuffiniPremium Content, Features EditorFiona Buffini is editor of Premium Content and Features. She is the former Editor of The Australian Financial Review, digital editor and news director. Email Fiona at fbuffini@afr.com
