Iran State TV Hacking Attack... Broadcast of Video Supporting 'Hijab Protests'

"Women, Life, Freedom" Slogan Chant Repeated

Iranian Daily Reporting on the 'Woman Detained for Not Wearing Hijab Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances' Case
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Iran's state broadcaster was hit by a cyberattack on the 8th (local time), airing anti-regime footage.

At around 9 p.m. that day, the regular broadcast on state channels Channel 1 (IRIB) and Channel 6 (IRNN) was suddenly interrupted, and a video created by a hacking group was aired for about 11 seconds.

The video showed images of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei engulfed in flames and targeted, along with a black-and-white photo of Mahsa Amini (22), the figure who recently sparked anti-government protests.

During the video, the chants of crowds shouting "Women, Life, Freedom" were repeatedly heard. Subtitles displayed messages such as "The blood of the youth falls at your feet" and "Stand with us."

The video lasted about 11 seconds before the screen switched back to the news anchor, ending the segment. The cyberattack is reported to have been carried out by a hacking group called 'Adalat Ali' (Ali's Justice).

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