Iran's internet blackout hiding strike damage and suppressing dissent, Israeli officials say
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Israeli officials claim Iran's ongoing internet blackout is obscuring the impact of US and Israeli strikes and suppressing internal dissent. The blackout restricts information flow both into and out of Iran, hindering citizens' ability to organize and access outside information, including satellite internet services. According to Israeli sources, the Iranian regime is controlling the narrative by limiting access to independent information and promoting state-controlled media. This is happening amidst external military pressure and internal unrest following a crackdown on protests earlier in 2026. Israeli officials believe the blackout reflects the regime's fear of renewed unrest and is effectively hiding the true extent of the conflict from the public.
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AI-ExtractedAttempts by civilians to access the internet through Starlink have been disrupted through jamming.
Iran’s ongoing internet blackout is limiting visibility into the impact of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Hundreds of individuals suspected of using Starlink terminals have been detained.
The blackout is preventing Iranian citizens from organizing internally.
The U.S. and Israel have eliminated 25 senior commanders from the MOIS.
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