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An Iranian online activist told Euronews that amid ongoing protests the regime is using RF detectors to locate Starlink satellite devices and suppress information, with Iran reportedly experiencing a prolonged internet blackout (over 112 hours). He alleges at least 15,000 people have died, including cases of severe eye injuries, as security forces engage in aggressive repression and residents rely on Starlink for connectivity.
Protests across Iran continue with the death toll rising to about 2,571, as authorities vow fast, public trials and possible executions; detainee Erfan Soltani reportedly faces imminent death amid a sweeping crackdown that includes an internet blackout, while the US and other governments weigh in and rights groups warn against swift, opaque justice.
In Iran, anti-government protests that began over economic woes have intensified into a nationwide challenge to the regime. With an almost total internet blackout hindering reporting, verified counts vary widely—from CBS News’ report of 12,000–20,000 dead to other estimates around 2,000–3,000—raising the prospect of a scale not seen in the region in decades. Security forces have used deadly force, including snipers and machine-gunning, complicating efforts to document events. The regime’s grip appears at risk, and while some experts see conditions for potential regime change, a collapse is far from assured. The crisis has drawn international attention and even a public comment from Donald Trump, who urged Iranians to keep protesting and hinted at potential U.S. involvement.
Iran has accelerated the suppression of nationwide protests by adopting war-time tools—drones, signal jammers, a rapid propaganda apparatus, and a sweeping internet blackout—alongside heavy police and Basij deployments. Protests are now framed as foreign-backed, with state media pushing fear and claims of collateral violence, and experts say the regime is willing to use deadly force to quell dissent, marking a shift from traditional policing to militarized repression.
Uganda’s communications regulator ordered a temporary internet shutdown ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, saying the move is meant to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud and violence; data access will be suspended from 18:00 local time while voice calls and SMS remain functional, a measure critics say risks censorship as incumbent Museveni faces challenger Bobi Wine.
CBS News reports internal estimates that Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests may have killed 12,000 to 20,000 people, with internet outages hindering verification; a newly released video shows dozens of bodies at a Tehran-area morgue, underscoring the scale of the crackdown amid nationwide demonstrations.
BBC Verify Live documents Iran’s anti-government protests, verifying videos from across multiple provinces and revealing distressing mortuary footage in Tehran that suggests a high death toll, while noting a government internet blackout that hampers reporting and highlighting related sanctions and regional security stories.
Iran’s anti-government protests, now in their third week, are reported to have claimed over 500 lives by HRANA, while authorities maintain a broad internet blackout that CNN cannot independently verify; the crisis has prompted international actions including US tariff discussions, European ambassador summons, and ongoing diaspora and pro-regime demonstrations abroad, as streets inside Iran remain volatile.
Iran warned the United States against any attack as nationwide protests enter a second week, with rights groups reporting hundreds of deaths (HRANA tallies 538 dead, including 490 protesters) and more than 10,600 arrests amid a nationwide internet blackout that has hindered verification. Washington is weighing options including military strikes and cyber tools, while Iranian officials threaten retaliation and the government declares three days of mourning; exiled prince Reza Pahlavi and protesters are urging continued demonstrations.
London-based Iranians are experiencing a mix of hope and fear as protests erupt in Iran, with many unable to contact their families due to internet shutdowns and reports of violence and casualties, highlighting the emotional toll on those abroad and the ongoing struggle for freedom in Iran.
Iran is experiencing widespread protests with at least 65 reported deaths amid a government crackdown and ongoing internet blackout, as demonstrators call for regime change and the return of the monarchy, drawing international concern and support for the protesters.
Iran is intensifying its crackdown on protests with increased repression, threats, and a nationwide internet blackout, revealing cracks in the regime's facade of strength amid widespread unrest and international concern.
Anti-government protests in Iran have escalated, with authorities shutting down internet and communication lines, leading to at least 45 deaths among protesters. The unrest, driven by economic hardship and political repression, marks the largest challenge to the regime in years, with international condemnation and fears of a violent crackdown.
Iran's Supreme Leader signals a crackdown on protests amid rising death toll and internet shutdown, with tensions escalating as protesters chant against the government and call for intervention from the US and opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi.
At least 700 people have been killed during Tanzania's post-election protests amid violence, internet blackout, and accusations of electoral fraud, with the government and opposition disputing the results and the legitimacy of the election process.