[News] Israeli media: We were duped by Iran’s sophisticated psychological and cyber warfare

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  Israeli media: We were duped by Iran’s sophisticated psychological and
  cyber warfare

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June 16, 2025
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Israeli media admitted that they were deceived by Iranian psychological 
warfare because they had hacked the missile interception systems.

*Israeli media outlets have acknowledged falling victim to a 
meticulously orchestrated Iranian psychological and cyber warfare 
campaign, which exploited vulnerabilities in Israel’s missile defense 
systems.*

According to reports, Iranian hackers infiltrated critical interception 
networks, triggering widespread panic without a single missile being 
launched.

Israeli media claimed that on the night of the incident, no actual 
missiles were fired, yet air raid sirens blared across the occupied 
territories, sending millions of residents scrambling to bomb shelters.

The outlets described the event as a humiliating breach, underscoring 
the potency of Iran’s cyber capabilities.

“What we experienced was not a physical attack but a calculated cyber 
assault designed to sow fear and chaos,” one major news channel reported.

Analysts in Israeli media emphasized that the operation was a 
masterclass in psychological warfare, exploiting public anxieties and 
exposing gaps in Israel’s defense infrastructure.

The absence of physical projectiles amplified the psychological impact, 
as citizens braced for the attack.

The Israeli military, caught off guard, has maintained a heightened 
alert status. Authorities announced that security protocols, including 
instructions for residents in affected areas to stay near shelters, 
remain in effect until further notice.

Military spokespersons have vowed to investigate the breach and bolster 
cyber defenses, though public confidence in the systems has been shaken.

This incident marks a significant escalation in Iran’s non-kinetic 
warfare strategy, showcasing its ability to disrupt and destabilize 
through digital means.

Israeli officials have yet to release a detailed response, but the event 
has sparked intense debate about their preparedness for hybrid threats 
in an increasingly volatile region.



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