Iran's government has completely disconnected the country from the global Internet.

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‪Frank Bajak
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In the midst of massive anti-regime protests, Iran’s govt has completely disconnected the country from the global Internet.
https://www.kentik.com/analysis/iran-goes-dark-as-government-cuts-itself-off-from-internet/

Iran Goes Dark as Government Cuts Itself Off from Internet
Move comes as protest movement grows more widespread In response to a growing anti-government protest movement, the government of Iran has…
www.kentik.com
7:42 PM · Jan 8, 2026

In the midst of massive anti-regime protests, Iran’s govt has completely disconnected the country from the global Internet. www.kentik.com/analysis/ira...

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1. Iran cut off from world as Supreme Leader warns protesters

Iran cut off from world as Supreme Leader warns protesters

By Parisa Hafezi
January 9, 2026 4:55 AM EST Updated 44 mins ago

Summary
• Internet, phone lines blocked, flights cancelled
• Khamenei addresses nation on television, accuses protesters of acting at Trump's behest
• Trump plays down support for exiled monarchists

DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb expanding protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights cancelled and online Iranian news sites only intermittently updating.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying rioters were attacking public properties and warning that Tehran would not tolerate people acting as "mercenaries for foreigners".

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