Israeli forces have reportedly bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state television network in Tehran on Monday morning.

The strikes hit the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) complex in the capital’s affluent District 3. Iran’s state-run Hamshahri newspaper reports several state broadcaster employees have been killed in the attack.

IRIB is Iran’s massive state-controlled media corporation that holds a monopoly on domestic radio and television services across the country. With 13,000 employees and branches in 20 countries worldwide, it’s among the largest media organizations in Asia and the Pacific region. Its director-general is appointed directly by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, making it a key tool of government messaging.

Operating twelve domestic television channels, four international news channels, and thirty provincial stations, the network’s English-language Press TV has faced bans and sanctions in several Western countries over accusations of spreading government-backed propaganda.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz made an omnious warning prior to the strikes saying the “Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappearing.”

Images on social media showing smoke rising from the building and emergency vehicles surrounding the site. Parts of broadcast operations were reportedly temporarily disrupted, though Iranian authorities have not confirmed the full extent of casualties. Tehran’s state broadcaster had reported that Israel was attacking its studios in District 3 as the strike was underway, according to Iran International

Hours before the attack, IDF’s Arabic spokesperson issued evacuation warnings in Persian to residents of Tehran’s third district, posting a map on social media and urging “all individuals present” to leave the area.