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Hacked Broadcast Urges Continued Protests in Iran

1/19/2026

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Pahlavi Urges Protests

On January 18, 2026, a hacked broadcast aired on Iranian state television, urging protesters to continue.
The footage included messages in Farsi, global solidarity protests, and support from international leaders.
Pahlavi's media department shared the video, showing Pahlavi calling for further protests and urging Iran's military and security forces to side with demonstrators.
The broadcast lasted about 10 minutes, according to Israel's KAN News.

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Khamenei Blames Trump

As of January 17, 2026, internet access partially returned in Iran after a nationwide shutdown lasting over 200 hours.
NetBlocks reported connectivity at 2%.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the unrest.
Iranian media described demonstrators as "thugs" and reported over 1,500 detentions, while sources linked the Fatemiyoun Brigade and Zainabiyoun Brigade to suppress the protests.

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Pahlavi Urges Protests

On January 18, 2026, a hacked broadcast aired on Iranian state television, urging protesters to continue.
The footage included messages in Farsi, global solidarity protests, and support from international leaders.
Pahlavi's media department shared the video, showing Pahlavi calling for further protests and urging Iran's military and security forces to side with demonstrators.
The broadcast lasted about 10 minutes, according to Israel's KAN News.

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