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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WSJ: The US secretly sent 6,000 Starlinks to Iran to assist the opposition

The US reportedly supplied 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran to support anti-government protesters following violent crackdowns and internet blackouts in January.

Feb 12 • 17:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violence erupts again in Manipur, burning houses seen everywhere, watch Video

Violence has erupted again in Manipur, leading to an uncontrollable situation with curfews and internet blackouts in the Ukhrul district.

Feb 10 • 08:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

They took the wounded and shot them in the head. An Iranian in the Czech Republic has no idea what happened to his family

In Iran, massive protests began in late December, resulting in thousands of deaths and arrests, leaving students studying in the Czech Republic disconnected from their families due to internet blackouts.

Feb 6 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Freeview under 'serious threat' and UK users face TV blackout unless they switch

A new report indicates that UK households may need to switch from traditional Freeview TV to internet-based streaming to avoid potential blackouts, as almost all homes could have access to online TV by the mid-2030s.

Feb 3 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iran: Bitchat, this messaging app without connection that allows protesters to communicate

As Iran experiences massive Internet blackouts to suppress protests, more Iranians are turning to Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app that serves as a new tool for digital resistance.

Jan 16 • 18:04 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"They were slaughtered"

Exiled Iranian Nazafarin Pishkoohi reports on the dire situation in Iran, highlighting internet blackouts, armed militias, and thousands of deaths, while stating that only military intervention can overthrow the regime.

Jan 16 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Will the US use cyberwarfare to ‘help’ Iranian protesters?

The article discusses the possibility of the US employing cyberwarfare to support Iranian protesters amidst violent demonstrations and internet blackouts in Iran.

Jan 15 • 17:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Horrific Bloodshed in Iran, Thousands Dead. Trump Issues Stern Threat: 'If They Start Hanging Them...'

At least 2,403 protesters have been killed in Iran amidst internet blackouts and escalating tensions, with Trump threatening sharp measures and Iran accusing him of inciting violence.

Jan 14 • 06:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the Morning: Daily News – Overview for the Busy

Reports indicate that the Iranian regime is responding with extreme brutality against ongoing protests, leading to thousands of deaths and arrests amid internet and telephone blackouts.

Jan 14 • 06:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran goes dark as regime unleashes force, cyber tools to crush protests

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on protests by enforcing internet blackouts, deploying surveillance drones, and increasing security force presence to suppress dissent.

Jan 13 • 20:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Human Rights Organization Reports More than 2500 Deaths in Iran

The human rights organization Hengaw reports over 2500 deaths in Iran since the nationwide protests began amid internet blackouts and security force violence.

Jan 13 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

An ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world

Despite severe internet blackouts in Iran amidst anti-government protests, a small network of smuggled technology allows limited communication and the sharing of information with the outside world.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Repression, a regime crisis and an emboldened Trump: what the protests in Iran mean

Iran is facing a significant wave of protests amid near-total internet blackouts, highlighting the political nature of the demonstrators' demands.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The number of dead rises in Iran. Pahlavi: "Trump, act immediately". Regime: "Don't listen to lies"

As anti-government protests continue in Iran, the death toll has surpassed 500, with authorities imposing internet blackouts for over 72 hours and tensions escalating between the U.S. and Iran.

Jan 12 • 16:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Iran's nationwide protest movement enters third week amid violent crackdown

Iran's nationwide protest movement, now in its third week, faces a violent crackdown from the government amidst an internet blackout, while pro-government demonstrations are also taking place.

Jan 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The situation in Iran is under control, says Foreign Minister Araqchi, 'we have substantial evidence of foreign involvement'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims the situation in the country is under control and cites substantial evidence of foreign involvement amidst ongoing internet blackouts and arrests of terror operatives.

Jan 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Live | Blood on the Streets in Iran: At Least 2,000 Dead. Pressure on the Regime Increases

In Iran, unprecedented repression during protests has reportedly resulted in at least 2,000 deaths in the last 48 hours, amidst total internet blackouts and ongoing demonstrations against the Islamic Republic.

Jan 11 • 06:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Wave of flight cancellations to Iran: At least 42 routes in the air due to protests and blackout on the internet

At least 42 flights to Iran have been canceled or suspended by airlines such as Qatar Airways and Emirates due to ongoing protests and internet blackouts raising security concerns.

Jan 10 • 22:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

New large protests began in Tehran, chanting 'Long live the Shah'

Large protests have erupted in Tehran with protesters chanting 'Long live the Shah', despite internet and telecommunication blackouts, and the Iranian military threatening force against demonstrators.

Jan 10 • 18:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Iran on the brink of escalation as protests spiral out of control: The actual death toll is unknown, media is strictly controlled

The situation in Iran remains extremely unclear due to internet blackouts and strict media control, amidst escalating protests and conflicting reports on the death toll.

Jan 10 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Iranian authorities threaten to 'suppress with the strongest force' protests

Iranian authorities are escalating their warnings against ongoing protests, threatening severe crackdowns as hospitals face emergencies due to gunshot wounds amid continued internet blackouts.

Jan 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"The USA is ready to help!!!" writes Trump - Iran threatens demonstrators with death penalty

In response to widespread protests, Iran's government is implementing internet blackouts and labeling demonstrators as 'armed terrorists,' while Trump has expressed support for the protesters.

Jan 10 • 12:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

VIDEO Iran in turmoil, internet shut down across the country, Trump threatens strike: 'If they start killing people...'

Iran is facing a wave of mass protests as the civilian death toll rises while the regime tightens its grip, leading to internet blackouts and widespread civil unrest, with President Trump commenting on the tense situation.

Jan 10 • 05:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Protests continue in Iran: new demonstrations. NGOs: at least 50 dead. And Khamenei attacks Trump

Iran is experiencing a new wave of protests that have lasted almost two weeks, triggered by rising living costs and quickly evolving into a political challenge to the regime, with a rising death toll as security forces open fire and the authorities impose internet blackouts and harsh repression.

Jan 9 • 19:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Protests Widen in Iran as Authorities Blame America and Israel for Inciting Them

Protests in Iran have expanded amid rising tensions, with government supporters demonstrating in response to the unrest, while officials increase their rhetoric against the United States and Israel as internet blackouts continue.

Jan 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia expands internet blackouts under pretense of drone threats, but real goal appears to be information control

Russian authorities in Kamchatka Krai have imposed mobile internet restrictions citing threats from Ukrainian drone attacks, although the region is far from Ukraine, raising suspicions about the real motive being information control.

Jan 7 • 15:43 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Nizhny Novgorod Villagers Decry Internet Blackouts Amid Government Mobile Network Shutdowns

Villagers in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, are protesting the loss of mobile internet access affecting over 1,500 people due to government shutdowns of cellular networks linked to security concerns from the Ukraine war.

Dec 25 • 20:51 UTC

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