Networks Go To Special Reports As Israel Conducts Strikes On Iran

Broadcast and cable networks went to special reports Thursday for Israel‘s attack on Iran, with reports that nuclear sites were targeted.

The Israel defense minister said in a statement that the strikes were “preemptive,” news outlets reported tonight.

On ABC News, anchor Linsey Davis went to Marcus Moore in Tel Aviv, where he was in a shelter.

“The tension has already been high across the region,” Moore said, adding that air raid sirens went off, given the expectation that Iran would launch retaliatory strikes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”

CBS News also had a special report with John Dickerson anchoring, with a feed of Press Tv showing explosions in Tehran. NBC News provided a crawl on the broadcast network but later went to a special report with Gadi Schwartz anchoring and going to Richard Engel. There was continuous coverage on cable news networks and on the broadcasters’ streaming channels.

Earlier on Thursday, amid speculation that tensions in the region were escalating, President Donald Trump posted on X, “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”