politics

January 15, 2026

Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue

Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.

Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue

TL;DR

  • 92 million Iranians have been without internet access for over a week.
  • The current shutdown is one of the longest nationwide internet blackouts on record.
  • The Iranian government has previously used internet shutdowns during protests.
  • Some government departments and economic sectors have had internet access restored.
  • Authorities are cracking down on Starlink users, making terminal ownership illegal.
  • The U.S. government previously carved out an exemption to sanctions to allow connectivity support for Iranians.
  • The United Kingdom has closed its embassy in Tehran and evacuated staff.
  • Iran temporarily closed its airspace.

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