Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, and video showed buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country. Rights groups have already documented dozens of deaths of protesters in nearly two weeks and,…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates >> Iran remained ‌largely cut off from the outside world today after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as ‌video showed buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country.

Iran experienced a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday amidst widespread protests against dire economic conditions. Internet monitoring groups reported a near-total shutdown, a tactic previously used by the government during crises to quell dissent and limit information flow. Experts believe this shutdown aims to sever protesters' communication and suppress coverage of the ongoing demonstrations.

Cut off from the world, Iranians now face a silence engineered to erase their uprising in real time.

Protesters are “ruining their own streets to make the president of another country happy,” Khamenei said, referring to US President Donald Trump

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Iran was under a total Internet blackout amid a crackdown on escalating unrest over economic conditions that has resulted in dozens of demonstrators, including children, being killed since the protests erupted almost two weeks ago.

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BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future.

Mass protests over the dire economic situation in Iran continue to grow across the country. Iranian authorities have imposed an internet blackout in a bid to quell the unrest. DW has more.

US-based human rights group says 34 protesters, 4 security personnel killed, 2,200 arrested; huge Iranian flag taken down, ripped up by protesters in country's second-largest city

A Norway-based rights group said at least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed since the protests began last month.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned protesters and blamed foreign powers as Iran faced nationwide demonstrations, internet blackouts and a looming security crackdown.  

In the biggest threat to the Islamic Republic in the past years, Iran has now been experiencing an unprecedented 13-day nationwide wave of protests. On January 9, 2026, the Iranian opposition reached its critical point when thousands took to the streets in response to an appeal made by the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi himself.

What initially began as demonstrations against economic hardship has since evolved into a broader revolt targeting the government of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic's faltering economy and the collapse of its currency. Dozens of people have been killed and thousands arrested as the daily protests have grown and the government seeks to contain them. 🌎 How Iran’s Protests Unfolded: A Timeline of Economic Anger, Arrests, Crackdowns and Nationwide Unrest.

Iran has seen major protests before, including the 2022 hijab movement. This time, demonstrations that began over inflation have transformed into calls for the removal of the Khamenei-led system. Women are playing a prominent role, adopting new forms of protest.