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Iran's Internet Blackout: 544 Dead Amid Protests

1/13/2026

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  • Iran's internet blackout has lasted over four days since January 8, disrupting communication and economic activity for about 85 million people, with traffic down about 98%.
  • Human rights groups report at least 544 deaths and more than 10,600 arrests since protests began over economic issues.
  • The Iranian government is using military-grade jamming to disrupt Starlink satellite services, which had previously provided a lifeline for information sharing.