The grab shows Israeli military getting close to CNN`s Turkish crew, March 3, 2026, Tel Aviv, occupied territories. (Photo via social media)

The Israeli regime has detained two CNN journalists reporting on the damage caused by Iranian drone and missile strikes against Israeli targets.

According to the Journalists` Union of Turkey (TGS), reporter Emrah Cakmak of CNN Turk and cameraman Halil Kahraman, who "were in Tel Aviv to follow the news, have been detained" by the Israeli regime`s forces.
Burhanettin Duran, Chief of Communications for the Turkish government, condemned Israel over its "attacks on the press."

He wrote in a post published on X, "We are making the necessary efforts for the immediate release of our journalist colleagues and are following the matter with sensitivity."

TGS stated that the journalists had traveled to Israel specifically to report on the Iran strikes and provide updates to audiences in Turkey.

TGS further said, "Blocking journalists who are responsible for informing the public, and failing to protect journalists in war zones, is a violation of press freedom."

It demanded Israel release "our colleagues."

Correspondent Çakmak and cameraman Kahraman were taken into custody while reporting outside Israel`s Ministry of Military Affairs, a key building in central Tel Aviv.

The live feed was abruptly cut as Israeli military personnel approached the crew and halted the broadcast.
The incident took place shortly after Iranian armed forces launched a missile attack targeting Tel Aviv.

As the situation unfolded, the CNN Turk team went live from the area near the ministry to report on developments on the ground.

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— David Vargas Araujo (@DavidVargasA18) March 3, 2026

During the broadcast, the crew was describing the immediate aftermath of the strike, including scenes of Israelis moving toward shelters.

It was at the moment that the Israeli military intervened and stopped the transmission.

The crew had also been relaying updates about previous Iranian missile strikes and their impact in Tel Aviv when the intervention occurred.

The Israeli regime has provided no information regarding the whereabouts of the crew or the duration of their custody.

Iran`s strikes against Israeli targets in the occupied lands began immediately after the regime and the US launched their military aggression against Iran on Saturday.