In 2022, women across Iran staged massive protests against the regime. Unexpectedly, these bold movements aired on Iranian state television on Wednesday. Subsequently, Iranian TV warned viewers, claiming Israel was responsible for the interruption by disrupting the satellite service.
Iranian media has accused Israel of hacking state television broadcasts momentarily. The sudden airing featured protest footage, urging people to take the streets.
Allegations Against Israel for Hacking Broadcast
Iran's news outlet Hamshahri shared a short disruption video from state television on its Telegram channel. It stated that hackers infiltrated state television, inserting videos calling for street protests. Later, Iranian state television cautioned viewers that such interruptions are due to cyberattacks by Israel, affecting satellite broadcasts.
Israel's UN spokesperson Jonathan Harounoff also shared a clip of the Iranian TV broadcast interruption on social media platforms. It showcased footage of women's bold protests against the regime across Iran in 2022.
Contents of the Clip
The clip prominently features footage of large-scale protests against the government for the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman detained by the country's morality police in 2022. This incident occurred while Iran limited internet services. Israel uses this medium for military purposes.
