19.02.2026 15:01
Iranian hackers threatened to release videos claiming to show Trump with minors if the U.S. attacks Iran; messages that spread rapidly on social media brought the U.S.-Iran tension to the cyber front.
Iranian hackers are threatening to release videos claiming to have footage of President Donald Trump with minors if the U.S. attacks Iran. These statements quickly spread on social media and resonated widely in the international community.
CYBER THREAT MESSAGES CIRCULATED
A hacker group identifying itself as linked to Iran announced in messages published on online platforms that they possess sensitive content allegedly belonging to Trump. The group stated that they would release these videos to the public if the U.S. takes any military action against Iran.
The posts circulated rapidly, especially on X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, and various forums, while no visual or concrete evidence regarding the content was shared with the public.
HARSH RESPONSE FROM WASHINGTON
U.S. officials stated that Iranian-linked cyber groups have previously resorted to disinformation and psychological operation methods, evaluating the threat as a "digital propaganda and blackmail attempt." American security agencies announced that they are monitoring both the source of the claims and potential cyber attack risks.
U.S.-IRAN TENSION MOVES TO CYBERSPACE
The recent increase in Washington-Tehran tension is not limited to diplomatic and military issues, as mutual cyber threats are also coming to the forefront. Experts indicate that such statements are used directly as tools of information warfare and psychological pressure.