Internet Blackout in Iran Enters Second Day as Protests Escalate

Iran has entered a second day of widespread internet and phone service disruptions as anti-government protests continue to intensify across the country, now in their second week.

Communications outages have affected large parts of the country, limiting access to social media, messaging platforms, and international calls, in what appears to be an effort to curb the spread of information and organize demonstrations.

Reports indicate that at least 65 people have been killed since the protests began, while more than 2,300 others have been arrested during security operations aimed at dispersing crowds and restoring control in major cities and provincial towns.

The unrest has been driven by public anger over economic hardship, political repression, and deteriorating living conditions, with demonstrators calling for sweeping political change.

International reactions have also intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could respond to the crackdown, saying the Iranian authorities would be “hit where it hurts” if the violence against protesters continues.

The continuing blackout and rising death toll have heightened concerns about a further escalation, as authorities attempt to contain the unrest while demonstrations show no sign of slowing.