- Nationwide internet blackout:
Iran’s government has imposed a near-total internet shutdown across the country amid widespread protests over economic conditions and political repression. Monitoring groups confirm severe disruption in connectivity — internet traffic has plunged dramatically and mobile data/international access is cut for most people inside Iran. �
APnews - A “kill switch” is in effect:
Security forces and authorities appear to have triggered a so-called internet kill switch, effectively isolating Iranians from the global internet and limiting communications both internally and externally. �
Fox News - Phone and digital communications disrupted:
In addition to internet blackout, phone services and digital messaging have been severely compromised — making it extremely hard for civilians to share information or verify casualty counts. �
AP News
⚠️ Why the blackout matters - Suppressing information:
Rights groups and analysts say the outage is largely aimed at hiding the scale of the government’s violent crackdown on protests and reducing coordination among demonstrators. Amnesty International warns such shutdowns mask human rights abuses and impede documentation. �
Amnesty International - Escalation with deadly protest response:
Protests have spread nationwide and have been met with lethal force by security forces. Many dozens — and according to some reports over 100 — people have been killed and thousands arrested amid the unrest. �
AP News - Historical context:
Iran has previously deployed sweeping internet blackouts during major protests (e.g., in 2019), often coinciding with deadly crackdowns. Cutting the connection to the outside world is a repeated tactic to stifle dissent. �
Wikipedia
🌍 International reactions
Calls for accountability: Human rights advocates are urging global bodies to pressure Tehran to restore access and respect free expression. �
Amnesty International
Political tension: Foreign leaders, including from the U.S. and Europe, have publicly commented on the unrest and Iran’s response. �
independent.co.uk
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