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Internet traffic is down again in Iran

Internet traffic is down again in Iran

Sun 18 Jan 2026 21:49 CET

Internet traffic was completely halted again on Sunday after partially functioning during the day, according to independent monitoring group NetBlocks.

Hundreds killed in Iran, over 10,000 arrested

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Hundreds killed in Iran, over 10,000 arrested

Sun 11 Jan 2026 01:23 CET

More than 500 people have been reported dead in protests in Iran, according to a human rights group. At least 10,600 people have been arrested

Swedish-Iranians scared, can't get hold of relatives in Iran

Swedish-Iranians scared, can't get hold of relatives in Iran

Sat 10 Jan 2026 11:27 CET

Iran is completely cut off from the outside world while the country is shaken by protests. Swedish Iranians are anxiously awaiting news from relatives they have been unable to contact

Protests in blackout Iran - death toll rises

Protests in blackout Iran - death toll rises

Thu 8 Jan 2026 10:42 CET

The protests and violence in Iran have reportedly spread to all provinces and many universities, and more than 40 people are believed to have been killed. The internet has also reportedly been shut down throughout the country

Taliban Shuts Down Internet in Afghanistan

Taliban Shuts Down Internet in Afghanistan

Mon 29 Sept 2025 18:08 CEST

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan announces that the telecommunications system in the country is shut down. The decision applies until further notice according to the fundamentalist Islamist movement