General · 30 January 2026
Iran restores some internet access amid ongoing protest crackdown
Nearly three weeks after Iran cut off internet access on January 8 to suppress information regarding a crackdown on protesters, connectivity is slowly returning. However, experts warn this is not a full restoration. Analysis from monitoring groups indicates access remains intermittent and tightly controlled, potentially limited to government-approved users. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the initial blackout was a response to terrorist operations, while international tensions regarding the crackdown continue to escalate.
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