News and News Media

Israel Attacks Iran’s State Television, Live on the Air

ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Aric Toler and Sanjana Varghese June 17, 2025

A news anchor was speaking when an explosion shook the building, followed by the sound of breaking glass and screams, all carried on television.

Israel Strikes Iran State Broadcaster, Widening Attacks

ByFarnaz Fassihi, Aaron Boxerman, Gabby Sobelman and Jack Nicas June 17, 2025

Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.

Syrian General Questioned in Case of Austin Tice, Missing American Journalist

ByAdam Goldman, Haley Willis, Erika Solomon and Christiaan Triebert June 15, 2025

The general, Bassam Hassan, is said to have shared grim news about the fate of Austin Tice, an American journalist and former Marine who went missing in 2012.