Summary
Hackers interrupted Iranian state TV broadcasts to show a message supporting the exiled crown prince and urging security forces not to aim their weapons at the public. This incident follows ongoing protests in Iran, with nearly 4,000 reported deaths due to a government crackdown. The U.S. is reacting to the situation with high tensions between the two countries.
Key Facts
- Iranian state TV was hacked to air a message supporting the exiled crown prince.
- The message urged security forces in Iran not to aim weapons at civilians.
- The protests against the government have resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths, according to activists.
- Iran's internet shutdown has restricted information flow out of the country.
- Iran's Foreign Minister was disinvited from the World Economic Forum due to the crackdown.
- President Trump set “red lines” against Iran regarding the treatment of protesters.
- A U.S. aircraft carrier and other military ships are possibly moving toward the Middle East.
- The exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, was featured in the interrupted broadcast.
