Storyline: Iran's state broadcaster IRIB said one of its buildings was hit on Monday in a "brutal aggression" by Israel, but added that live broadcasts continued without major disruption. IRIB said the strike targeted its news network in an apparent effort "to silence the voice of the Iranian nation and the voice of truth." It said its staff continued to provide coverage "at full capacity." Video footage aired by the network showed the moment the attack occurred during a live broadcast. An anchor was seen delivering the news when an explosion was heard. She reported the blast and condemned the strike, but a second explosion and resulting smoke forced her to halt the broadcast. The anchor later reappeared on camera, uninjured, according to IRIB's live report. At a location near the site of the attack, a China Media Group reporter Li Shuangxi observed large smokes billowing from there and watched the Iranian state television's live broadcast was interrupted by the explosions. "From this window, I can hear the sound of explosions and see the smoke coming in the direction of Iran's state TV. Just now, I also heard a few more noises from the direction of Iran's state TV. As Israel previously announced, it would attack District 3 of Tehran, where Iran's state TV is situated. But because we are blocked by buildings, we cannot see further. We will continue to follow this," said Li. In a major escalation of regional tensions, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes early Friday, killing several military commanders, scientists, and dozens of civilians. Iran responded with retaliatory strikes later that day, and the exchange of fire continued into Monday. Shotlist: Tehran, Iran - June 16, 2025: 1. Heavy smoke rising from behind building in the direction of Iran's state broadcaster 2. TV set showing Iran's state broadcaster on fire 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Li Shuangxi, reporter, China Media Group (CMG) (starting with shots 1-2/ending with shot 3): "From this window, I can hear the sound of explosions and see the smoke coming in the direction of Iran's state TV. Just now, I also heard a few more noises from the direction of Iran's state TV. As Israel previously announced, it would attack District 3 of Tehran, where Iran's state TV is situated. But because we are blocked by buildings, we cannot see further. We will continue to follow this. I can't see the real-time situation, but through a TV broadcast, I can see that a building of the Iranian state broadcaster is on fire now, which is located in the center of the city. I just received a notice from the embassy that all China Media Group reporters will assemble in our office and then withdraw to the embassy. Although we are in the office now, we still wear a full set of protective equipment, including bulletproof vests and helmets, in case that if Israel hits our building, we can have more protection. The Iranian state television's live broadcast studio was interrupted by the explosions." 4. TV set showing Iran's state broadcaster's live broadcast interrupted after Israelis strike FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown: 5. Various of national flags of Iran, cityscape, traffic. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]