(Townhall)—Hackers have reportedly infiltrated Iran’s state-run media outlets and are using the airwaves to encourage Iranians to rise up against their government.
Footage circulating on social media appears to show Iran’s TV broadcasts being hijacked. The television screen shows images of the recent protests against the regime’s onerous laws against women. “Rise up! This is your moment! Go out into the streets! Take control of your future,” the subtitles read.
The text further notes that “the regime has failed to protect Iran’s airspace, it has failed in its offensive efforts. It has failed to protect your money.”
The hackers also took the regime to task for funneling their money into its military endeavors instead of taking care of its citizens.
#BREAKING: Several Iranian TV channels, including state-controlled IRIB, have been hacked and are airing messages criticizing the Iranian terrorist regime and calling on the people to rise up. pic.twitter.com/Km0XxX4Fjo
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 18, 2025
This is not the first time hackers have targeted Iranian state television. Back in 2022, hacktivist group Edalat-e Ali took over a live broadcast. They displayed a picture of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the words “The Blood of Our Youths Is on Your Hands” emblazoned on the screen. It showed images of women’s rights activist Mahsa Amini and three other girls murdered by the regime during the protests.
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