Israeli missile hits Al Araby Tehran office, causing heavy damage and suspending live broadcasts amid escalating conflict
An Israeli missile strike hit the Tehran office of Al Araby TV on Sunday, damaging the building and forcing the suspension of live broadcasting, according to the network and eyewitness accounts from the Iranian capital.
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The incident, described as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, marks another case of media infrastructure being caught in hostilities, with the Israeli missile hits Al Araby Tehran development drawing swift attention.
The channel said the missile struck the building housing its bureau in a residential area of northeastern Tehran, causing extensive structural damage.
Footage shared by the network showed shattered glass, broken windows and debris scattered across offices and surrounding streets.
Hazem Kallas, Al Araby’s bureau chief in Tehran, said the strike occurred while he was delivering a live report.
“This area is both residential and commercial,” Kallas said, noting that the four-storey building also housed a physiotherapy centre, a beauty salon, a dental clinic and a café.
Images from the scene indicated that the first and second floors sustained the heaviest impact, while neighbouring structures also showed visible damage.
It remained unclear whether the media office itself was the intended target, as authorities have yet to provide detailed clarification on the strike.
The attack comes amid an intensifying regional conflict that began on February 28, when Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes against Iran, triggering a broader confrontation across the Middle East.
Earlier in March, the Tehran bureau of RT also reported damage following an Israeli strike in the northern part of the city, highlighting growing risks to journalists and media operations.
The Israeli missile hits Al Araby Tehran incident underscores mounting concerns over civilian and media safety as hostilities deepen, with international observers closely monitoring developments.
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Despite the damage, no immediate casualties were confirmed, though the disruption has further strained media coverage from within Iran as the conflict unfolds.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
