Tehran, June 19 (V7N) — Viewers across Iran were left stunned when a mysterious video briefly interrupted a state television broadcast, calling on the public to “rise up” against the government. The incident occurred during a satellite transmission, and reports suggest that a large number of satellite viewers witnessed the sudden intrusion.

According to the BBC, the video, which lasted only a few seconds, included a direct message urging citizens to resist state control. Though the content of the video was quickly removed from the air, its unexpected appearance has triggered speculation over the source and motive behind the broadcast disruption.

In response, Iranian state television issued a statement attributing the interruption to signal interference by hostile entities. “If viewers encountered any irrelevant or disruptive messages while watching the broadcast, it should be assumed that enemy forces jammed the satellite signal,” the broadcaster claimed.

While this is not the first time Iran’s tightly controlled media has been targeted by external signal jamming, the boldness of the message—and its call for civil resistance—marks an unusual and provocative moment amid growing tensions inside the country.

Media analysts note that such incidents often occur around sensitive political dates or during heightened public unrest. However, no group has yet claimed responsibility for the video, and the origin of the transmission remains unknown.

The Iranian government has not announced any investigation into the matter as of yet, though the incident is being widely discussed on Persian social media platforms, with many users sharing screenshots and speculating about its possible foreign origin or dissident involvement.

As Iran prepares for upcoming parliamentary reviews of censorship laws and satellite technology access, the brief but powerful video message has reignited debates over freedom of information and government control of media in the Islamic Republic.

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