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- Iran plans to permanently disconnect from the global internet, allowing only regime-vetted individuals online.
- The move follows a January 8 internet blackout amid protests that have killed thousands.
- The government aims to establish a national internet monitored and isolated from the global network, a project that began in 2009.
- Officials warn the death toll from protests has risen sharply as tensions mount over possible strikes on U.S. bases.
