TEHRAN: Iran will begin restoring internet access this week following an 11-day nationwide shutdown imposed during deadly anti-government protests, a senior official announced on Monday, as the authorities faced fresh diplomatic and human rights pressure. Read More: Iran considers ‘gradually’ restoring Internet – Daily Times “The internet will gradually return to normal operations this week,” said Hossein […]
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Iran warns attack on supreme leader would be declaration of war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday warned that any attack on the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would constitute a declaration of war. His remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent statement calling it “time to look for new leadership” in Iran. Read More: Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling Iran unrest Limited internet […]
Iran protests subside after crackdown amid internet blackout
TEHRAN: Protests in Iran have subsided following a week-long crackdown by security forces and a prolonged internet blackout, monitors said Friday, a week after the largest demonstrations in years erupted over economic grievances and government policies. Read More: Iran protests kill over 2,500, Trump pledges ‘help’ The unrest, which began with a shutdown of Tehran’s bazaar […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink now offers free internet access in Iran
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has activated free internet access via its Starlink satellite service for users in Iran, providing a crucial digital lifeline amid the country’s ongoing crackdown on anti-government protests. Read More: SpaceX reports decline in Starlink satellite de-orbits at the end of 2025 According to Ahmad Ahmadian, executive director at the technology nonprofit Holistic […]
Iran’s supreme leader tells Trump to mind his own country
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday told US President Donald Trump to focus on problems in his own country, amid rising unrest in Iran. The remarks came after Trump said the United States was watching the situation in Iran “very closely” and warned of a strong response if authorities started killing protesters. Read […]
Internet goes down across Iran amid nationwide protests
Iran is experiencing a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests continue over economic hardships. Reports from web monitoring organisations indicated that connectivity dropped sharply on Thursday, leaving citizens largely disconnected from the outside world. Read More: Iran restricts internet access nationwide, blames ‘enemy misuse’ Cybersecurity researcher Amir Rashidi of the nonprofit Miaan Group said the country is facing […]