Iran's 14-Day Internet Blackout Continues

Iran has imposed an internet blackout lasting over 14 days, a deliberate government measure to suppress information and prevent dissent, according to NetBlocks and Amnesty International. Despite the shutdown, various methods are being used to facilitate information flow. Radio Zamaneh broadcasts Farsi news via shortwave radio. Landline phone calls are still possible, though sensitive topics are avoided. Internet circumvention tools like Psiphon and Lantern are used, but their effectiveness is limited, with Psiphon's user base significantly reduced. NetFreedom Pioneers' Toosheh uses satellite TV to broadcast encrypted data, offering an untraceable information source. Elon Musk's SpaceX===Starlink satellite internet service has also been used, but terminals are expensive and rare, and users face severe penalties including arrest and death.