The Telegram channel of the hard-line Hamshahri daily said a “widespread wave” of cyber operations had begun alongside the military escalation, disrupting a number of major media outlets in Iran.

Several platforms were reported to be experiencing technical difficulties or were temporarily inaccessible, the report said.

Preliminary reports cited by the channel indicated that the websites of the state news agency IRNA and the semi-official ISNA news agency were among those allegedly hacked or facing access problems.

The reports pointed to disruptions affecting several online applications across Iran. However, there were no clear details about who may be behind the attacks.

So far, Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement confirming the scale of the disruption.