US EditionLatest Update on Iran Internet Outage: Fraudlogix Data Shows Selective University Access Allowed as Nationwide Shutdown Persists
The internet blackout follows escalating protests triggered by economic crisis, with at least 42 killed and mass arrests reported, Amnesty International said.
- On 8 January 2026, Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, with NetBlocks reporting Iran was completely disconnected and VPNs failing to bypass the shutdown.
- Protests began on 28 December 2026 in Tehran's Grand Bazaar after a currency slump and rising inflation, spreading nationwide with demands to end the Islamic Republic.
- Security forces have carried out a violent crackdown using firearms and mass arrests, killing at least 28 protesters and bystanders in 13 cities across eight provinces between 31 December 2025 and 3 January 2026.
- Non-Iranian airlines cancelled Friday Tehran–Istanbul flights and delays occurred in Dubai, phone calls failed, and the Ministry of Communications said restoration work is underway.
- The blackout has broad economic and social effects, costing $214.7 million and impacting 71.9 million people, while Amnesty International urged urgent diplomatic action to restore access.
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Latest Update on Iran Internet Outage: Fraudlogix Data Shows Selective University Access Allowed as Nationwide Shutdown Persists
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For the second day in a row, in Iran's two largest cities, people are taking to the streets. Much is unclear because of the nationwide Internet blockade. A human rights organization reports dozens of deaths.
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