Politics Iran: Seventh day without internet
The internet in Iran has been blocked for the seventh day in a row due to the nationwide mass protests. The organization Netblocks, which specializes in blocking the internet, reported on the platform X that the internet block has now lasted longer than 156 hours.
15.01.2026, 08:17
SDA
At the same time, the information vacuum has led to an increase in pro-regime accounts and AI fakes, according to Netblocks.
The Iranian security apparatus has completely shut down the internet for the population. Exceptions apply, for example, to security forces or selected state media. People are reportedly bypassing the blackout via Starlink satellite internet - provided they were able to illegally import the necessary terminals.
According to observers, the leadership is pursuing two main goals with the blockade. Firstly, to make it more difficult for demonstrators to organize protests. The second is to suppress the publication of reports, photos and videos about the unrest and reprisals.
