Coverage dated January 7, 2026 to January 9, 2026

Internet blackout in Iran amid an escalation in anti-government unrest

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All communication and information flows out of and within Iran were down overnight and into Friday due to a total Internet blackout amid grave unrest.

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Washington Examiner
Iran reportedly cuts internet as anti-government protests swell: What to know (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 7, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Iranian authorities are cracking down on thousands of civilians participating in the mass protests against the Islamic Republic.
CBS News
Iran appears to be cutting internet connectivity as opposition hopes deadly protests will be a tipping point (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 7, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Iran appears to be cutting internet connectivity as hope amid opposition grows that deadly protests might be a tipping point.
The Guardian
Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 7, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Outage piles pressure on regime as Iranian security forces reported to have killed at least 45 since protests started
PJ Media
Government Cuts Off Internet in Iran as Protests Reach Critical Mass (opens PJ Media)
Published Jan 7, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Iran cuts off internet access amid protests, signaling a potential crackdown on dissent.
Legal Insurrection
Iranian Regime Cuts Off Internet, Phones as Protests Spiral (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Jan 7, 2026
Legal Insurrection's feed description
"Following a call to action by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, violent protests have erupted again in several cities."
Al Jazeera
Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout, monitor says (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 7, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
NetBlocks says the apparent blackout follows “a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests”.
West Hawaii Today
Iran is cut off from the internet as protests intensify (opens West Hawaii Today)
Published Jan 8, 2026
West Hawaii Today's feed description
Iran is cut off from the internet as protests intensify – Nation and World News | West Hawaii Today
The Week
Iran cuts internet as protests escalate (opens The Week)
Published Jan 8, 2026
The Week's feed description
Government buildings across the country have been set on fire
Deutsche Welle
Iran goes dark: Regime cuts internet amid protests, unrest – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 8, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The internet is down across most of Iran as the ongoing protests escalate towards a potential turning point in the country's history.
UPI
Internet blackout in Iran amid an escalation in anti-government unrest (opens UPI)
Published Jan 8, 2026
UPI's feed description
All communication and information flows out of and within Iran were down overnight and into Friday due to a total Internet blackout amid grave unrest.
CBS News
Internet service in Iran cut off or restricted as deadly protests reach a possible tipping point (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 8, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Iran faced a "nationwide internet blackout," a monitoring group said, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Fox News
Iran regime cuts nationwide internet access as protests claim 44 lives across major cities (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 8, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Iran internet blackout cuts nationwide communications as anti-government protests enter second week, with death toll reaching 44 according to reports.
CNN
Iran protests spread nationwide as communications blackout continues - live updates (opens CNN)
Published Jan 9, 2026
CNN's feed description
Anti-government protests in Iran continue on Saturday in a wave of nationwide unrest over crippling economic conditions. Follow for live updates.