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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

CNN presenter in dramatic Israel rooftop evacuation

  • CNN's Anderson Cooper and his team evacuated their Tel Aviv rooftop set during a live broadcast due to missile alerts.
  • The crew, including Clarissa Ward and Jeremy Diamond, moved to underground bomb shelters while continuing to broadcast.
  • The alerts, which provide a 10-minute warning for incoming missiles, are a frequent occurrence for residents in Tel Aviv, Cooper said.
  • Iran and Israel have been exchanging strikes since last week after Israel launched an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
  • US President Donald Trump initiated strikes on three Iranian facilities over the weekend, escalating regional tensions.

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