โš ๏ธ Update: Live network data show and other parts of Iran are now entering a digital blackout, as internet connectivity falls on multiple providers; the new incident follows regional shutdowns, and is likely to severely limit coverage of events on the ground as protests spread ๐Ÿ“‰

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Iran from December 31, 2025, to January 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates ongoing connectivity disruptions in several provinces starting on the evening of January 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with protests across the nation. The chart has a dark background with six red circles highlighting the decline at the end of the period and connectivity lines for each region are color-coded. Hamadan Province (4% / 4%), Bushehr Province (49% / 49%), Kermanshah Province (65% / 65%), Fars (68% / 68%), East Azerbaijan Province (72% / 72%), Tehran (74% / 74%)

โš ๏ธ Confirmed: Live metrics show is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout; the incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment ๐Ÿ“‰

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from January 1, 2025, to January 8, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity remains lower than normal most of the time period due to protests, with a sharp drop on the evening of January 8. The drop in connectivity aligns with protests across the nation. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 5% and 5%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period.
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