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Is power still out in Iran?

Asked 4 hours ago

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Iran continues to experience a nationwide internet blackout amid ongoing protests, but there is no mention of a general electrical power outage. The blackout specifically targets internet and communication services to hinder protest coordination and information flow.

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Protests in Iran defy government crackdown

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  • Protests sparked by economic hardship bring thousands to Tehran's streets 28s
  • Iranian authorities respond with a brutal crackdown; dozens reported killed 47s
  • State-imposed internet blackout hinders assessment of unrest 54s
  • Iranian regime accuses protesters of aligning with foreign enemies 1m 0s
  • US President Trump warns Iran against excessive force, offers support 1m 21s

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Protests in Iran defy government crackdown
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DW News
7 hours ago
Protests in Iran defy government crackdown

Reports indicate dozens of protesters have been killed; a state-imposed internet blackout makes it difficult to assess the full extent of unrest.

Internet blackout in Iran enters second day as protests intensify
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CBC News
23 hours ago
Internet blackout in Iran enters second day as protests intensify

Crackdown on demonstrations in Iran is intensifying, but information is difficult to verify due to an information blackout.

Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
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Reuters
1 day ago
Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

Authorities imposed an internet blackout Friday to quell protests, as fresh reports emerged of nationwide violence.

Internet blackout in Iran: internet goes down as protests spread
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i24 News
1 day ago
Internet blackout in Iran: internet goes down as protests spread

Web outages coincide with anti-regime demonstrations, with the blackout intended to disrupt protest coordination and prevent footage from spreading domestically and internationally.

Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities
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DW News
1 day ago
Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

Rights groups report an internet blackout, mass arrests, and a rising death toll as the state cracks down on protesters.

Fiery Iran protest images emerge as Trump threatens regime
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CBC News
2 days ago
Fiery Iran protest images emerge as Trump threatens regime

Footage from Iran is emerging despite authorities cutting phone and internet services on Thursday.

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

On Thursday night, NetBlocks reported a nationwide internet blackout, calling it an attempt to interrupt communications.

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