Iran state TV hacked mid-broadcast as Tehran fires heaviest missile

Published June 18th, 2025 - 06:16 GMT
Iran state TV hacked mid-broadcast as Iran launches heaviest missile
A missile is fired from Iran toward Israel on June 18, 2025, on the sixth day of fighting between the two foes. AFP
Highlights
Witnesses said a message called the Iranian public to "take to the streets." Officials confirmed that the interference occurred only via satellite receivers and blamed foreign cyber and satellite interference.

ALBAWABA- Iran has fired its most powerful missile yet at Israel amid growing cyber and information warfare, marking a sharp intensification in the ongoing regional conflict.

According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a long-range Sejjil-2 missile, a two-stage, solid-fuel weapon, was launched in the 12th wave of attacks against Israeli targets, aimed explicitly at the Gush Dan region.

Israeli sources confirmed the missile carried a significantly larger explosive payload than previous launches.

The strike comes as Iran’s state broadcasting network was reportedly hacked, with satellite viewers witnessing an interruption during live news coverage. 

All channels broadcast anti-regime messages and videos calling for freedom and a revolution against the ruling government inside Iran.

Witnesses said a message called the Iranian public to "take to the streets." Officials confirmed that the interference occurred only via satellite receivers and blamed foreign cyber and satellite interference. 

The Revolutionary Guard warned Israelis in response: “You must choose between a slow death in shelters or fleeing Israel.”

Iran’s Cybersecurity Command also reported a large-scale cyberattack on its banking networks, allegedly launched by Israel. While several attacks were repelled, officials described the offensive as one of the most extensive to date.

In an official statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard declared: “We have opened the gates of hell. Our fast missiles leave Zionists hiding in shelters for days without seeing the sun. 

Air defenses have been destroyed, and the skies over the occupied territories are open to our drones and rockets.”

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