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News sites, religious apps hacked amid joint US-Israeli operation

March 2, 2026

On March 1, 2026, a series of cyber-attacks occurred in conjunction with a joint US-Israeli military operation targeting Iran. These attacks compromised various Iranian news sites and apps, including a popular religious app that displayed provocative messages to its users, while internet connectivity in Iran saw significant disruptions during the assaults.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Image

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Key Highlights

Cyber-attacks coincided with the US-Israeli military operation in Iran.
Multiple Iranian news websites and the BadeSaba religious app were hacked.
BadeSaba app, with over 5 million downloads, displayed messages urging armed forces to surrender.
Internet connectivity in Iran significantly dropped during the attacks.

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News sites, religious apps hacked amid joint US-Israeli operation

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