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Iranian State TV Hacked to Broadcast Reza Pahlavi's Call to Action

The Jerusalem Post
January 18, 20264 days ago
Hack disrupts Iranian state TV, airs Reza Pahlavi statement

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Anti-regime activists hacked Iran's Badr satellite, interrupting state TV to broadcast exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's message. The ten-minute broadcast, aired Sunday evening, encouraged continued protests, displayed global solidarity, and urged security forces to join demonstrators. Pahlavi's statement aimed to galvanize further opposition to the Islamic Republic.

Anti-regime activists hacked Iran's Badr satellite on Sunday, allowing them to access state TV channels and broadcast exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's calls for Iranians to protest against the Islamic Republic, anti-regime outlets reported. The footage was also shared by Pahlavi's media department. In the video, the broadcast appears to include messages in Farsi encouraging protesters to continue their activities, media footage of solidarity protests worldwide, and messages of support from international leaders. The video then appears to show a statement from Pahlavi calling for further protests. Iran International reported that Pahlavi's calls to protest included a call for Iran's military and security forces to side with protesters. Broadcast at 9:30 p.m., lasting approximately 10 minutes of anti-gov't footage on Iranian state TV - KAN The hacked broadcast was transmitted at approximately 9:30 p.m., Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported.

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