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In late December 2025, Iran was rocked by nationwide protests that emerged from deep economic struggles and widespread discontent with the political system. As demonstrators took to the streets, the Iranian government responded with brutality, leading to tragic reports of mass killings and severe injuries, with credible sources like Amnesty International documenting over 6,170 deaths among protesters and security forces during the crackdown.To stifle the spread of information about the violent response, Iranian authorities implemented a total internet blackout. This blackout, one of the longest in the country’s history, began on January 8, 2026, plunging Iran into an information void as it sought to maintain control. The stark decrease in internet traffic leading up to this point demonstrated just how critical these flows of information were for the Iranian populace.

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