[Iran Implements Nationwide Internet Shutdown Amid Anti-Government Protests, Internet Traffic Nearly Zero]
Due to the escalating anti-government protests, Iranian authorities have implemented a nationwide internet shutdown. Data from Cloudflare shows that starting at 18:45 UTC (local time 22:15), internet traffic in Iran has almost completely dropped to zero. The protests were triggered by factors such as high inflation, currency devaluation, and livelihood pressures, and were further intensified by the exiled crown prince's call for large-scale demonstrations. NetBlocks described this shutdown as a 'nationwide digital blackout,' severely restricting the dissemination of protest-related footage. It remains unclear whether satellite internet services like SpaceX's Starlink are available in Iran.