A wave of cyber attacks struck Iran early Saturday as joint military operations by the United States and Israel intensified pressure on Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional confrontation.

Several Iranian news websites were hacked, displaying unusual messages. The widely used religious calendar app BadeSaba, downloaded more than five million times, was also compromised. Users reported seeing a message declaring, “It’s time for reckoning,” urging armed forces to lay down weapons and join civilians.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he plans to speak with Iranian leaders. “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk,” Trump said, declining to disclose timing.

Diplomatic signals emerged from Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, stressing the need to halt military operations and prevent escalation. Both sides underscored respect for sovereignty and international law.

Cybersecurity experts warn the digital operations may mark the beginning of a more aggressive phase. Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike said investigators detected reconnaissance activity and DDoS attacks tied to Iranian-aligned actors. Meanwhile, Anomali reported earlier “wiper” attacks targeting Israeli systems.

Although often grouped with Russia and China as a major cyber threat, Iran’s past retaliatory responses have typically remained limited, a pattern now being closely watched as tensions mount.