A US- and Israeli-coordinated airstrike struck a building in Tehran housing the office of the Qatar-based Al Araby Television Network on Sunday, the channel reported.
Posting on the social media platform X, Al Araby confirmed that all staff were safe following the attack. Video footage released by the network showed extensive damage to the second and third floors of the building, where its Tehran office is located.
No casualties among personnel were reported, and the network emphasized that its team had evacuated safely. The attack highlights the intensifying nature of the ongoing conflict in the region, which has increasingly impacted both military and civilian infrastructure.
The strike comes amid sustained US- and Israeli-led air campaigns on Iranian territory that began on February 28. According to available reports, these operations have killed over 1,340 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran has launched a series of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as US military assets stationed in Jordan, Iraq, and several Gulf countries. These retaliatory strikes have caused casualties, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted commercial and transportation networks across the region.
The incident involving Al Araby Television underscores the risks faced by media organizations operating in conflict zones. While the network’s staff remained unharmed, the damage to its facilities highlights the growing impact of hostilities on civilian and non-combatant institutions.
International observers have expressed concern over the potential escalation of civilian-targeted damage in the region, emphasizing the importance of protecting journalists and media infrastructure under international humanitarian norms.
The strike on Al Araby’s Tehran office comes as regional tensions continue to escalate, with both sides exchanging military attacks and warnings, creating widespread instability in the Middle East.
