Amid Two-Week Internet Blackout, Some Iranians Are Getting Back Online

After over two weeks of a near-total internet blackout in Iran amid widespread protests, some citizens are experiencing brief periods of online access. These windows, while sporadic, allow Iranians to send messages to loved ones and share information, including videos, about the government's crackdown. The limited information suggests the death toll from the crackdown may be significantly higher than previously estimated. The cause of these connectivity windows remains unclear, but experts speculate it is related to the government's attempts to ease the shutdown while maintaining censorship. The internet shutdown began on January 8th in response to nationwide protests that started in late December due to economic hardship and calls for the government's overthrow.

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