Iran Faces Internet and Mobile Service Disruptions During Wave of Protests
Iran experienced a near-total internet outage starting late on January 8, 2026, according to monitoring organizations, with reports also indicating disruptions to mobile phone services.
The London-based internet observatory NetBlocks stated that connectivity had dropped to low levels nationwide. Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the disruptions.
The outage occurred amid protests that began in late December 2025, initially in Tehran's Grand Bazaar, over the significant decline in the value of the Iranian rial and rising living costs. Demonstrations have since spread to various cities across the country.
Human rights monitoring groups have reported casualties and arrests related to the protests, with one U.S.-based organization citing at least 38 deaths as of earlier this week. Iranian officials have not confirmed these figures.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has criticized statements from the United States regarding the situation, describing them as interference in internal affairs.
Internet restrictions have been employed in Iran during previous periods of unrest. The current disruptions limit access to information and communication as events continue to unfold.
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