Hack on Iran state TV broadcasts Reza Pahlavi protest appeals
Anti-regime activists briefly hijacked Iran's Badr satellite to take over state TV and air exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's calls for Iranians to protest, with footage including solidarity protests worldwide and messages urging Iran's military and security forces to side with protesters. The 10-minute broadcast aired around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, according to Iran International and Manoto News.












