TEHRAN -- Iranian musicians Houman Baqi and Farshad Sheykhi have performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 inside the damaged remains of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Glass Building, which was struck during an Israeli aggression on June 16.
The attack on IRIB, one of the country’s key national media centers, interrupted a live broadcast when the explosion shattered the building, filling the studio with debris and smoke. 
Sahar Emami, the news anchor on air at the time, courageously resumed broadcasting despite the chaos, condemning the aggression and rallying the Iranian people with her words.
The choice of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, often called the “Symphony of Freedom,” was deliberate. Known worldwide as a symbol of unity, hope, and resistance, the music’s enduring legacy resonates deeply with Iranians determined to stand strong in the face of external aggression.
The IRIB Glass Building has long symbolized transparency and truth in Iranian media. Despite the severe damage caused by the strike, Baqi and Sheykhi’s haunting performance inside its ruins sends a clear message: Iranian culture and spirit remain unbroken