Tensions escalate as Israel bombs Iranian state news amid ongoing hostilities. A video shows a news presenter fleeing as an explosion rocks the studio. Despite the attack, Iran's broadcasting service resumed coverage, vowing resilience. This follows a fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes on Israel, resulting in casualties and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.
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