23 hours ago · The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

8 hours ago · Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout? Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests – and trials of ‘rioters’ set to ...

14 hours ago · Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media with …

1 day ago · As Iran grapples with an internet blackout, disinformation campaigns flood social media, complicating the narrative and obscuring the truth amid political unrest. I delve into the tactics at play …

12 hours ago · Security forces are reportedly maintaining a heavy presence on the streets in parts of Iran as more than two weeks of protests ease following a brutal crackdown that has left thousands of …

2 days ago · The blackout begins When the blackout began on 8 January, many Iranians feared a repeat of what had happened in past protests: once the internet goes down, the military steps in and …

Jan 9, 2026 · The blackout occurred amid the broader 2025–2026 protest movement, which began over economic grievances and evolved into calls for political accountability and systemic change. Data …