Tehran, Iran – In a shocking escalation of Iran’s cyber warfare capabilities, authorities claim to have successfully hacked an Israeli-funded Telegram channel, **Iran International**, exposing **71,000 individuals** inside the country who allegedly supplied sensitive content.
The Iranian regime has issued a chilling warning: collaborating with “hostile networks” is now punishable by up to 25 years in prison. The announcement signals a dramatic intensification of Tehran’s crackdown on dissent and foreign influence.
Iranian cyber units infiltrated the opposition-linked channel, reportedly backed by Israel, and extracted data on tens of thousands of contributors.
Iran’s judiciary has classified cooperation with foreign-linked media as a national security crime, with penalties reaching a quarter-century behind bars.
The hack raises alarms over Iran’s growing cyber-espionage prowess and its aggressive targeting of dissidents and foreign-affiliated platforms.
This unprecedented breach marks one of Iran’s largest cyber operations against perceived foreign propaganda efforts. With **71,000 identities allegedly exposed**, fears of mass arrests and prosecutions loom.
Experts warn that Tehran’s latest move could **deter whistleblowers and activists**, further stifling free speech under the regime’s tightening grip.
Stay tuned as this developing story unfolds.
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