Amid the raging conflict in West Asia, a dramatic moment unfolded on live television when a CNN anchor based in Abu Dhabi was forced to evacuate the studio during a live broadcast. CNN briefly cut to a graphic or pre-recorded segment before switching coverage to its London or Atlanta bureaus. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israel and American bases across West Asia. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

Source: CNN February 28, 2026 19:33 UTC