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CNA
24-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Fighting between Israel, Iran continues despite Trump's proclamation of ceasefire
Despite an announcement by US President Donald Trump that Israel and Iran had agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire, hostilities have continued, with deaths reported in Israel following an Iranian missile strike. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said the ceasefire would be "complete and total". Iranian state TV IRINN has also announced a ceasefire but Israel's military has reported a fourth wave of missiles launched by Tehran. Trump's comments came after Iran made good on its threat of retaliation against the United States, launching a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar on Monday (Jun 23).
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Veteran journalist in Iran from Lucknow providentially 'escapes' an attack; many families in the city fear for stranded ones
LUCKNOW: With Israel intensifying missile strikes on Iran amid escalating tensions, families in Lucknow are having sleepless nights, fearing for their loved ones stranded in the war-hit nation. Recently, a veteran journalist, Raavish Zaidi, had a providential escape when an Israeli missile struck his news channel's headquarters -- just 20 seconds after he stepped out of the building. Sharing his agony, Raavish Zaidi's father, Amir Abbas Zaidi said his son could not attend his mother's last rites as she passed away just six days back in Lucknow. 'He is currently reporting from a war zone. Raavish has been in Iran for the last 15 years working as a TV journalist for the government news channel. Due to the ongoing conflict between Iran ad Israel, he could not come home,' says the worried father. 'I was continuously calling my son to inform him about his mother's demise, but the call wasn't connecting. Late in the evening, I somehow managed to speak to one of his friends. I was told that Israel had launched a missile attack on his news channel's office in Iran," said Zaidi. "The entire office was destroyed. The anchor had to leave the live show and run away. After hearing this, I was very anxious. However, later I was told that my son is safe. The next day, when I spoke to him, he told me that he had left the office just 20 seconds before the attack,' Zaidi added. Raavish Zaidi, currently working with the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), survived a missile attack that struck his office in Iran during a live telecast. The anchor presenting the news was seen fleeing mid-broadcast, and the footage quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Sarah Emami, the face of Iranian media and resistance who resumed her bulletin minutes after Israeli missile strike
The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) broadcast, which was interrupted after an Israeli bomb strike Monday (June 16, 2025), on the studio during a live broadcast, was restored in 'less than five minutes'. News anchor Sarah Emami , who was reading the news bulletin when the Israeli bombs hit the building, and other Iranian journalists present in the studio resumed broadcasting soon after the attack. 'Freedom of speech was targeted,' said Sarah Emami after coming back on air. She further stated the Israeli airstrike was targeted at 'the women, men, and children who have been martyred in recent days'. Dust and debris filled the Iranian state television studio, and Sarah Emami rushed off camera when the Israeli strike took place. The attack took place about an hour after Israel issued a warning for the area of Tehran where the station is located. Emami was seen hurrying away after the hit which led to fire and parts of the office building collapsing. People on the set were heard saying 'Allahu Akbar', the Arabic phrase for 'God is great'. The broadcast quickly switched to pre-recorded programs. Soon, Emami came back live from another studio and was seen speaking with another anchor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오돌토돌 모공각화증, 손대지말고 이것 해보세요 현명한소비자 Undo Images showed smoke and flames in the sky. The station later said that the building was hit by four bombs. Israel Defense Forces immediately took credit for the attack claiming the building was used for military purposes. Who is Sahar Emami? Born in 1985 in Tehran, Sahar Emami holds a degree in agricultural engineering with a specialization in food science. She started her career in 2008 on Tehran's local channel and later joined the political team at IRINN in 2010. Live Events Since her initial days in journalism, she has hosted several programs, including 'Back Home' and 'Morning with the News.' As years passed, Emami gained popularity and became a household name with her presence on the 'Newsstand' program. Now after the Israeli airstrikes, she has become the face of Iranian media. Trump calls for Iran's unconditional surrender Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, June 17, 2025, that Washington knows where Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn't want him killed 'for now.' Trump urged, in a social media posting, Iran's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' as the five-day conflict continues to escalate. 'We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding,' Trump added. 'He is an easy target but is safe there - we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.'
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First Post
17-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
How an Israeli strike mid-broadcast turned an Iranian anchor into a national hero
Sahar Emami, a popular news anchor, has turned into a symbol of Iranian women's courage and strength after she returned to the screen immediately after an Israeli air strike hit the state's television studio during a live broadcast. Her gesture of pointing her finger while targeting Israel on television, just before the strike, has gone viral read more Following Israeli strike on Iran's state-run channel, IRINN, anchor Sahar Emami is being hailed as a 'national hero'. Image courtesy: X Just minutes into a live news broadcast, chaos erupted on Iranian state TV as an Israeli airstrike hit the building. Viewers were stunned as the screen shook, the anchor ran for cover, and the broadcast abruptly cut out. But what happened next took everyone by surprise. The anchor, Sahar Emami, returned on air shortly after, calm and composed, and continued her bulletin. As news of the attack spread, so did the praise for Emami's strength and courage, turning her into a hero in a moment of crisis. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here's what we know about her Iranian TV studio rocked by the Israeli strike A routine evening bulletin on Iran's state-run channel, IRINN, was thrown into chaos when an Israeli airstrike struck the network's headquarters in Tehran during a live broadcast. Anchor Sahar Emami was mid-broadcast when the explosion hit. The screen behind her suddenly went dark, and she rushed off-camera as shouts of 'Allahu Akbar' (God is great) echoed in the background. Within seconds, the channel cut to pre-recorded programmes. Footage showing strikes moments ago by the Israeli Air Force on the studios and offices of the Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB in Tehran. — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 16, 2025 The strike came shortly after a warning from the Israeli military urging evacuation from the area where the media offices are based. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz later stated: 'The Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappear.' But the network wasn't off the air for long. Soon after the initial chaos, Emami reappeared live from a different studio, speaking with another anchor. 'It's not the building that was bombed, it's the freedom of speech and voice of truth that was bombed,' she said as images showed the smoke and fire filling the skies. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Aftermath of the strike on Iranian TV. Before and after shots of the building. — Abhijit Iyer-Mitra (@Iyervval) June 16, 2025 The Iranian broadcaster also issued a statement, condemning the attack, saying, 'The Zionist entity brutally bombed the state media headquarters in Tehran. The enemy seeks to silence the great Iranian people's voice by targeting the news channel.' The head of Iran's broadcasting authority added that the strike 'reflects the impact of Iran's national media on Israeli media,' and insisted it had 'not broken, and will not break, the resolve of Iran's journalists.' Praise pours in for Sahar Emami Across social media and news outlets, Emami was hailed as a national hero, and her image was shared alongside senior leaders of the Shia-Iranian axis. 'She is the face of Iranian women's courage,' read one of the posts. With her image alongside Nasrallah, another was captioned: 'You cannot destroy an idea by killing.' Another hailed her as a 'lioness of Iranian media'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ❤️🇮🇷 SAHAR EMAMI WILL NOT BE SILENCED! — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) June 16, 2025 Going viral is her gesture of pointing her finger while targeting Israel on television, just before the strike filled the studio with smoke. Her gesture has since been turned into posters circulating across pro-Iranian platforms, placing her alongside Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other high-profile figures. Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behramzadeh Azar, also praised Emami in a post, calling her a symbol of Iranian women's bravery and stating that she has become 'the voice of all Iranian citizens in the face of aggression.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Who is Sahar Emami? Born in 1985 in Tehran, Sahar Emami holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering with a specialisation in Food Science. She entered the media world in 2008, starting out on a local Tehran channel, and joined IRINN's political desk in 2010. Over the years, she hosted shows like 'Back Home' and 'Morning with the News.' But it's her role on the political programme 'Newsstand' that cemented her status as a known figure in Iranian households. Emami is married and has a child. Following the events of the strike, Arabic-language news outlets also praised her 'calm demeanour and confident presence'. Their coverage also noted her 'simplicity and avoidance of heavy makeup.' With input from agencies
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli airstrike hits Iranian news studio during live broadcast
Four bombs dropped by Israeli aircraft struck the headquarters of Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran News Network during a live broadcast in Tehran on June 16. Israeli officials took immediate credit for the attack as Iranian officials called the incident a 'war crime'.
