Concerns increase that Iran’s Internet shutdown might become lasting to suppress opposition

According to a recent report, internet blackouts in Iran will last until late March, raising worries that the Iranian government may permanently restrict citizens’ online access as a form of control. Iran is currently in the tenth day of a nearly total internet shutdown, which officials argue is necessary to counter what they label “terrorists” […]
Internet shutdown in Iran allows for supposed coerced confession broadcasts during protests

Reports indicate that Iran has broadcast at least 97 “forced confessions” from detained protesters on state television over the past two weeks, amid the longest internet blackout the country has ever experienced. Human rights organizations are monitoring these developments closely. The videos, featuring handcuffed individuals whose faces are blurred, show them expressing regret for their […]
Internet blackout and ongoing government crackdowns hit Iran protests

When protests surface in Iran, the government typically responds with repression rather than conversation. Recently, officials in Tehran are reportedly working to curtail unrest before it can spread, according to analysts and human rights organizations. This involves implementing a nationwide internet blackout, increasing surveillance using drones, and deploying security forces to handle demonstrators. According to […]
Iranians can make certain calls internationally while internet access remains restricted during protests

Iranian Citizens Experience Limited Phone Connectivity Amid Protests For the first time in weeks, Iranian citizens managed to make some international phone calls on Tuesday. This comes after a total communication blackout was imposed amid escalating anti-government protests and associated violence. Residents in Tehran noted that while some calls to foreign numbers went through temporarily, […]
Trump looks at Musk’s Starlink for internet access in Iran as relations improve

Elon Musk is Ready to Reengage in Politics Recently, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been drifting back into the political scene, particularly around former President Donald Trump’s faction, after a public spat in June 2025. It seems their relationship has thawed, as Trump mentioned Musk specifically over the weekend. Responding to questions about leveraging Musk’s […]
Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.

Cybersecurity experts have alleged that the Iranian government has enacted an internet “kill switch” to obscure claims of human rights violations committed by its security forces, leading to a significant rise in protests across the nation. As the protests entered their 13th day, power outages drastically reduced internet connectivity to about 2% of typical levels. […]
Iranian Authorities Cut Off Internet Amid Ongoing Protests and Rising Death Toll

Iran Faces Nationwide Internet Blackout Amid Protests Observers from around the globe reported that Iran experienced a significant internet blackout on Thursday. This alarming development suggests that the Iranian government, gripped by fear, may be gearing up for more violent actions as protests enter their second week. The Internet Traffic Monitoring Group, NetBlocks, noted a […]
Protests in Iran reach day 13 amid nationwide internet blackout

Iran Protests Intensify Amid Internet Blackout The unrest in Iran has entered a 13th day, with authorities implementing a significant internet blackout that isolates the country from much of the outside world. This move comes as the government issues increasing threats of severe punishment in the face of widespread protests against the regime. According to […]
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks with Trump during internet outage and protests

Iranian Exile Calls for U.S. Intervention Amid Protests The exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged President Donald Trump to take action following a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the Iranian regime amid increasing anti-government demonstrations. He expressed belief that Trump is “a man of peace and a man of his word.” Pahlavi, in a […]
Iran experiences internet shutdown during protests as Khamenei threatens action against dissent.

Iran’s Ongoing Protests Spark Internet Blackout Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made it clear that security forces are prepared to crack down on demonstrators, who have been marching through the streets. This comes as protests continue to intensify in the country. An overnight internet blackout affected much of Iran as anti-regime protests escalated. […]