Iran HUMILIATES U.S.? Iran-Linked Hackers SEIZE Obama White House Page, Flood With Soleimani Images

Iran HUMILIATES U.S.? Iran-Linked Hackers SEIZE Obama White House Page, Flood With Soleimani Images

Did Iran-linked hackers just pull off a major online embarrassment for the United States? The archived Obama White House Instagram account was briefly compromised, with unauthorized posts featuring Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, pro-Iran messaging, and provocative content that quickly spread across social media. The account, inactive since the Obama administration, still has millions of followers and became the center of a viral cyber incident. Reports suggest hackers may have exploited weaknesses in Instagram's AI-powered support system to gain access before Meta restored control and removed the content. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, raising fresh conce s about cyber warfare, online propaganda, and the security of high-profile social media accounts.

Video Published On: Monday, Jun 01, 2026, 02:24 [IST]
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