Iran: Netblocks, Internet blackout for over 84 hours

12 Gennaio 2026

(Adnkronos) – The nationwide Internet blockade in Iran has now lasted for more than 84 hours, as protests against the regime that erupted on December 28 continue. This is stated by the monitor Netblocks, adding that activists are trying to find a way to use shortwave radio, cellular towers at borders, Starlink terminals, or direct-to-cell satellites. 

Activists have raised an alarm, stating that the Iranian regime is exploiting the communications blackout as cover for the mass killing of protesters. 

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