Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia', blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound
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Following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on a compound in Tehran, Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Saturday. The strikes, which reportedly targeted infrastructure and killed senior regime figures, were followed within hours by a significant drop in internet connectivity, according to NetBlocks. Connectivity flatlined to around 1% after 7:00 UTC, approximately an hour after the initial strike. NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker stated the blackout was consistent with Iran's wartime protocols and likely implemented to secure communications amid fears of further attacks. Former President Trump commented on the strikes, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," stating they would continue until peace was achieved and urging Iranian security forces to seek immunity.
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