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Iran’s State TV Hack Exposes Regime Vulnerability Amid Brutal Crackdown

By National Security Desk | January 19, 2026

In a bold strike, hackers disrupted Iranian state television to air messages from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi amid a violent crackdown that has killed thousands, revealing cracks in Tehran’s iron grip and raising urgent questions about the U.S. response.

In an audacious act of defiance against Tehran’s oppressive regime, hackers recently hijacked Iranian state television satellite broadcasts to air footage supporting exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The unauthorized transmissions urged security forces not to "point your weapons at the people," calling for allegiance to the nation over the regime. This brazen disruption exposes the fragility beneath Iran’s authoritarian facade as its brutal crackdown on nationwide protests enters a deadly phase.What Does This Breach Reveal About Iran’s Weakening Grip?The hack came amid reports that Iranian authorities’ violent suppression has claimed nearly 4,000 lives—numbers surpassing any unrest in decades. By forcibly...

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