The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast Monday, June 16.

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'.

The strikes are part of an air campaign Israel launched against its longtime foe five days ago, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear program.

Donald Trump has called for immediate evacuation of parts of Tehran. This follows intensified Israeli airstrikes. Nuclear sites are targeted. Hundreds have died. Israel's defense minister warns Iran's leader may face a fate similar to Saddam Hussein.

Qatar warned Tuesday that Israeli attacks on energy facilities in Iran will impact oil prices. "The attack on the Iranian side of the South Pars gas field is an uncalculated move that threatens energy security,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said during a press briefing in Doha.

As Israel pounds Iran with airstrikes targeting military facilities and its nuclear sites, officials in Tehran have proposed a variety of steps the Islamic Republic could take outside of launching ret

As Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Tehran and 330,000 are told to evacuate, fears grow that the US may be edging closer to direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. This comes amidst reports that US President Donald Trump has cut short his G7 visit.

The Israeli military said Monday that it can now fly over the country's capital, Tehran, without facing major resistance after crippling Iran’s air defenses in recent strikes, enabling Israel to hit an expanding range of targets with relative ease.

Trump earlier issued an ominous warning on Truth Social, saying “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” and adding “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” As the sun rose Tuesday on Iran, the downtown area of Tehran, the country’s capital, appeared to be beginning to empty out.

Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.