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30 Days Into Internet Blackout, Iranians Get War Updates From Friends
While the domestic intranet remains operational -- supporting local messaging apps, banking platforms and other services -- access to the global internet has been severely restricted.
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Iran Arrests 466 Over Online Activities Amid War With US And Israel
Iranian authorities have arrested more than hundreds over online activities that they consider to sow "propaganda in favour of the enemy".
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From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout
These "old school" communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across the country.
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Over 5,000 Killed In Iran's Crackdown On Nationwide Protests: Activists
The toll in Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has reached at least 5,002 people killed, activists said Friday, warning many more were feared dead
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Burned Buildings, Smashed ATMs: Iranians Describe Chaos In First Calls Abroad
Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say killed at least 646 people.
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Iranians Able To Make Some International Calls, Internet Blackout Continues
Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut.
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"He's Very Good At That": Trump Plans To Speak To Musk To Restore Internet In Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he plans to speak with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet in Iran, where authorities blacked out service amid ongoing anti-government protests.
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Iran Warns US Military, Israel Of Retaliation "If America Strikes"
Iran's parliament speaker warned the US military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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Iran Sees Fresh Protests, Nationwide Internet Shutdown Continues
Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years despite a deadly crackdown under cover of an internet blackout.
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.
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Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran Cuts Internet As Crowds Join Crown Prince-Led Protests
Iran's government cut off the country from the internet and international phone lines Thursday night as a demonstration organised by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi drew large crowds to the streets.
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'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
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Taliban Denies Internet Ban, Blames Blackout On 'Decaying' Infrastructure
The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.
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Myanmar Junta Blames Internet Blackouts On Anti-Coup Fighters
Myanmar's junta has denied suspending the internet in conflict-wracked regions, blaming a recent spate of data blackouts on anti-coup protesters who had destroyed military-owned communications towers.
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Mobile Internet Restored In Kashmir After Usual Independence Day Blackout
Low speed internet services on mobiles were restored in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after remaining suspended for several hours as a precautionary measure on the occasion of Independence Day.
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30 Days Into Internet Blackout, Iranians Get War Updates From Friends
While the domestic intranet remains operational -- supporting local messaging apps, banking platforms and other services -- access to the global internet has been severely restricted.
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Iran Arrests 466 Over Online Activities Amid War With US And Israel
Iranian authorities have arrested more than hundreds over online activities that they consider to sow "propaganda in favour of the enemy".
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From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout
These "old school" communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across the country.
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Over 5,000 Killed In Iran's Crackdown On Nationwide Protests: Activists
The toll in Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has reached at least 5,002 people killed, activists said Friday, warning many more were feared dead
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Burned Buildings, Smashed ATMs: Iranians Describe Chaos In First Calls Abroad
Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say killed at least 646 people.
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Iranians Able To Make Some International Calls, Internet Blackout Continues
Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut.
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"He's Very Good At That": Trump Plans To Speak To Musk To Restore Internet In Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he plans to speak with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet in Iran, where authorities blacked out service amid ongoing anti-government protests.
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Iran Warns US Military, Israel Of Retaliation "If America Strikes"
Iran's parliament speaker warned the US military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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Iran Sees Fresh Protests, Nationwide Internet Shutdown Continues
Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years despite a deadly crackdown under cover of an internet blackout.
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.
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Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran Cuts Internet As Crowds Join Crown Prince-Led Protests
Iran's government cut off the country from the internet and international phone lines Thursday night as a demonstration organised by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi drew large crowds to the streets.
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'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
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Taliban Denies Internet Ban, Blames Blackout On 'Decaying' Infrastructure
The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.
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Myanmar Junta Blames Internet Blackouts On Anti-Coup Fighters
Myanmar's junta has denied suspending the internet in conflict-wracked regions, blaming a recent spate of data blackouts on anti-coup protesters who had destroyed military-owned communications towers.
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Mobile Internet Restored In Kashmir After Usual Independence Day Blackout
Low speed internet services on mobiles were restored in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after remaining suspended for several hours as a precautionary measure on the occasion of Independence Day.
