Hacktivists Hijack Iranian Satellite to Broadcast Anti-Regime Messages and Reza Pahlavi’s Protest Appeal
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Hacktivists took control of the Badr satellite, used by Iran, to briefly broadcast anti-regime messages on state television channels. The activists aired a call to protest by Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, against the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi’s media team shared footage of the incident. No technical details about the hacking method or the exact duration of the broadcast were provided. The impact was limited to a temporary interruption of official television programs.