Tehran: Israeli missile attack hits Iranian State TV Station; Anchor walks off mid-broadcast
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran has accused Israel of launching a missile strike on its state-run television station in Tehran. The attack reportedly occurred during a live news broadcast, with a video shared by Al Jazeera showing the news anchor abruptly leaving her seat as the situation unfolded.
This incident took place on the fourth day of intense clashes between Iran and Israel, with both nations exchanging multiple strikes in recent days. Explosions were heard across the Iranian capital following the reported attack.
According to Iranian state media, the missile strike on the TV station was part of a larger offensive carried out by Israel on Tehran, which marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
In response, Iranian military forces have issued an alert to residents of Tel Aviv, warning them to evacuate as a precaution. The warning follows a series of retaliatory threats by Iran after the attack.
Reports emerging from Iran suggest that over 220 people have been killed in the latest wave of Israeli strikes. Among the victims, at least 70 are said to be women and children.
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Congress’ downfall will start from Baramati if it doesn’t let Sunetra Pawar win unopposed: Bawankule
Nagpur (PTI): The Congress will have to face consequences if it doesn't allow NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar to win the Baramati assembly bypoll unopposed, said minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday.
The party’s “downfall” will start from Baramati, he said, stressing that the people of Baramati and Maharashtra wish that she is elected unopposed, said the BJP leader.
The April 23 bye election was necessitated after the tragic death of deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who headed the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28. After his death, his wife Sunetra became the party president.
The NCP, BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state.
“The Congress will face consequences if it doesn’t let Sunetra win unopposed from Baramati. Its downfall will start from Baramati if it doesn’t withdraw its candidate,” Bawankule told reporters in Nagpur.
Amid efforts to ensure an unopposed contest, the Congress has fielded advocate Akash More for the bypoll.
The party had said that it would withdraw from the contest only if an FIR were registered in Ajit Pawar’s death in the Baramati plane crash.
Replying to another question, Bawankule said the BJP’s performance will be more robust in Assam and Kerala elections compared to the last assembly polls in these states. Assembly polls are being held in a single phase in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on Thursday.
“These elections will once again show Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership commanding support among the people,” he said.
