Overview
- NetBlocks measures national internet access at roughly 2% of typical levels since January 8, with domestic SMS reenabled and foreign texts blocked, allowing two‑factor banking while global platforms remain inaccessible.
- Authorities have reopened access to the state‑run intranet that limits users to approved Iranian sites, as reporters describe surveillance risks and major hurdles to verifying events outside Tehran.
- Human‑rights groups report more than 3,000 people killed in the crackdown, figures that remain unverified due to the communications shutdown and restricted access.
- Ali Khamenei accuses the U.S. president of encouraging unrest and issues threats against "rioters," while accounts from Tehran point to continuing arrests and fewer street protests in recent days.
- International repercussions intensify, with the Munich Security Conference rescinding invites to Iranian officials, Europe’s aviation regulator advising airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, U.S. media citing an unconfirmed carrier movement toward the region, and Russia offering to mediate.