A video showed what appeared to be the moment a missile hit the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network’s studio in Tehran.
Crashing sounds are first heard earlier on in the video as the anchor continues speaking in front of the network’s large news screen. At one point, the anchor and people behind the camera say, “God is great,” indicating the distressing situation.
“The noble people of Iran, be aware, what you saw, the sound you heard, was the sound of the intrusion to our land,” the anchor said.
Seconds later, the anchor is interrupted by a much louder crashing sound as the screen behind her goes black. Debris and smoke can be seen as the anchor quickly leaves the studio.
In a statement, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the studio was attacked by the IDF, calling it a “propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority” for the Iranian government.
“We will strike the Iranian dictator everywhere,” he said.
The IDF said it targeted the “communication center,” claiming it was “being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.”
NBC News has not been able to verify the IDF’s claim.
