Several Iranian state-linked news agencies and online platforms have been targeted in a wave of cyberattacks following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, according to Iranian media reports.
Multiple major websites were reportedly hacked or rendered inaccessible.
Iranian media reported that websites and media outlets across the country were being targeted by cyberattacks.
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The Telegram channel of the hard-line Hamshahri daily said a “widespread wave” of cyber operations began alongside the military escalation. According to the report, a number of major domestic media platforms experienced disruption or operational difficulties.
Key news agencies targeted
Preliminary reports cited by the channel said the websites of the state news agency IRNA and the semi-official ISNA news agency were among the outlets reportedly hacked or facing access problems.
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The semi-official Tasnim news agency was also reported to be among those targeted in the attacks. In addition, Fars news agency reported that Iranian news agencies had been subjected to cyberattacks and hacking operations.
Major platforms inaccessible
The websites of several prominent outlets were not accessible, at least from abroad. These included the state broadcaster’s IRIB News, IRGC-linked Tasnim and Fars news agencies, as well as the semi-official Mehr and ISNA agencies.
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Reports also indicated disruptions affecting widely used online applications in Iran. However, further details about the nature or source of the cyberattacks were not immediately available.
Escalation beyond battlefield
The reported cyber operations come in the wake of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, signaling that the confrontation may be expanding beyond conventional military actions.
With major news platforms disrupted and access problems reported, the cyberattacks appear to be part of a broader escalation affecting both physical and digital infrastructure.
Authorities have yet to provide comprehensive details about the scale of the damage or confirm responsibility for the alleged hacking operations.
