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Iran Faces Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Airstrikes

6/21/2025

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Iran is plunged into a near-total internet blackout as Israeli airstrikes claim at least 639 lives. While the government insists the shutdown is a measure against cyber threats, many see it as a tactic to stifle dissent and control the narrative. This blackout, the worst since the 2019 protests, cripples communication and access to crucial information.

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Story summary

Iran is plunged into a near-total internet blackout as Israeli airstrikes claim at least 639 lives. While the government insists the shutdown is a measure against cyber threats, many see it as a tactic to stifle dissent and control the narrative. This blackout, the worst since the 2019 protests, cripples communication and access to crucial information.