NewsFeedIranian state TV has been hacked, to show messages from the exiled son of the late Shah. Iranian authorities are still hunting for suspects they describe as ‘spies and infiltrators’ accused of causing chaos during the recent Protests. Soraya Lennie looks at what’s going on.Published On 20 Jan 2026
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Who hacked Iranian state TV?
On January 20, 2026, Iranian state TV was hacked. The broadcast was interrupted with messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.
Soraya LennieAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 13:04 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On January 20, 2026, Iranian state TV was hacked. The broadcast was interrupted with messages from the exiled son of the late Shah. Iranian authorities are investigating the incident, seeking those responsible for the disruption. The government is referring to the hackers as "spies and infiltrators." The authorities believe the hacking is connected to recent protests and accuse the perpetrators of attempting to cause chaos. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend the individuals involved.
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Authorities describe suspects as ‘spies and infiltrators’.
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Iranian authorities are hunting for suspects.
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The hack displayed messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.
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Iranian state TV has been hacked.
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Suspects are accused of causing chaos during recent protests.
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