Activists briefly hijacked Iran’s Badr satellite to broadcast messages supporting protests and calling for military support, disrupting state TV coverage. This incident highlights evolving tactics in digital and satellite attack methods used in political activism. #BadrSatellite #IranProtests
Keypoints
- Iranian state TV channels were hacked to show protest footage and messages from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.
- The hijacking lasted about 10 minutes and was broadcast around 9:30 p.m. on a Sunday.
- The broadcast included calls for military and security forces to support protesters.
- International protests and messages of support were also featured in the hacked broadcast.
- NetBlocks reported a decline in Iranian Internet traffic following the incident, indicating potential government disruptions.