Iran Employs Internet Shutdown To Curb Protests

Iran employs a near-total internet shutdown to curb nationwide protests that began in December 2025, leaving thousands dead and over 18,000 detained. The Conversation's analysis (published Tuesday) details how social media, diaspora channels and figures like Reza Pahlavi have mobilized global attention, while state media emphasizes damage and security narratives, raising prospects of intensified scrutiny once access returns.
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