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Iran’s internet blackout is crippling its economy, and small businesses are paying the price

As authorities maintain the longest internet shutdown in the Islamic Republic’s history, small businesses are collapsing, inflation is soaring and public frustration is rising amid a brutal protest crackdown and deepening economic crisis

Associated Press | 01.20.26

הדיווח ב"ידיעות אחרונות" על המפגש הנדיר. מהתכל'ס הנשיא התחמק

Between Tel Aviv and Tehran: Israeli journalist on meeting Ahmadinejad and longing for Iran

As the New York correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth, Yaniv Halily tried repeatedly to interview the former president of Iran, until he unexpectedly succeeded in 2008, and was invited to visit Tehran; Now he watches the protests with concern and hopes to fulfill his dream: a visit to his second homeland

Yaniv Halily | 01.19.26

איראן פריצה לערוצי הטלוויזיה הממלכתית דרך הלוויין

Television broadcasts hacked in Iran: 'Continue your struggle. Freedom is closer than ever'

Messages against the regime, documentary footage of protests, and speeches by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi are seen on the screens of Iranian channels received via satellite; 'Message to the Iranian army and security forces: Do not turn your weapons on the people'

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 01.19.26

People make their way after crossing from Iran into Turkey at the Kapikoy Border Gate in eastern Van province, Turkey, January 15, 2026

Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts

At the Iran‑Turkey border in Van, few are seeking asylum, but many Iranians are making short trips into Turkey to bypass internet blackouts imposed during the protests, using brief access to work, apply to universities or simply stay connected

Associated Press | 01.17.26

Iran attack postponed but not canceled: The reasons, and the brutal repression that achieved its goal

Analysis: Washington concluded that potential costs - harm to American bases, Israel, and energy industry in the Gulf - far outweigh any strategic gain and will return to diplomacy; Meanwhile, Iranians are terrified of the brutal suppression of the protest and have stopped

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.15.26

Trump signals flip-flop on Iran as tension persists over possible strike

Trump's sudden shift from threats to celebration over halted executions in Iran has left allies guessing and tensions high; Meanwhile, sanctions are mounting and life in Tehran appears to be returning to 'normal' including economic hardship

News Agencies, Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26

Trump ruled out military strike, Iranian official claims

As world awaits Trump’s decision over deadly protest crackdown, Iranian envoy claims US president has informed Tehran he does not intend to attack; Erfan Soltani, a protester believed to face execution, will not be put to death, Tehran says following days of warnings from Washington

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 01.15.26

שורפים את תמונת המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי

'The regime is only buying time': Iran’s supreme leader faces his greatest challenge yet

Ali Khamenei rose to power in 1989 after Khomeini’s death and has brutally crushed dissent ever since, but with war losses, regional setbacks, economic crisis and fears of a looming Trump strike, he now faces an unprecedented challenge

News agencies | 01.15.26

מחאה מחאות הפגנה הפגנות איראן טהרן 8 בינואר

When the music dies: Iran protests not a simple revolution, but an act of decolonization

Opinion: As Iran silences protesters in darkness, Iranian-born musician Mahan Esfahani warns the West is mistaking oppression for justice, and losing its moral clarity in the process

Hadar Galron | 01.14.26

Beirut breaks its silence as protests continue to rock Iran

Analysis: Across the Arab world, governments are working behind the scenes to contain Iran's unrest—but publicly, silence prevails; the only clear voice of dissent comes from Lebanon's foreign minister, who condemns Iran's blatant backing of Hezbollah

Smadar Perry | 01.14.26

'We’ve lost our fear of death': farewell to a brave voice from Iran

As protests erupted, hope returned to her voice, but Azita, who wrote for ynet from Tehran, was killed by security forces at a demonstration; the world lost a rare woman; Ze’ev Avrahami, who shared her words with the readers, says goodbye

Zeev Avrahami | 01.14.26

Iran admits at least 2,000 killed as opposition reports over 12,000 dead in 'largest massacre'

After more than 100 hours of an internet blackout, Iranians were able to call abroad as opposition outlet Iran International claimed an unverified death toll far higher than estimates; an Iranian official confirmed at least 2,000 killed, blaming ‘terrorists,’ including security forces among the dead

Lior Ben Ari | 01.13.26

טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים על התקיפה בונצואלה

Turning up pressure: Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran

Tariffs take effect immediately, in response to the killing of protesters in recent weeks; more than 100 countries had trade relations with Iran in the first half of 2025, with the largest partners being China, Turkey, Pakistan and India

Calcalist | 01.13.26

Report: Pentagon briefs Trump on military and cyber options for Iran

The White House said diplomacy remains President Trump’s first option on Iran, even as rights groups report at least 646 deaths in a nationwide crackdown on anti-regime protests

ynet, News Agencies | 01.13.26

הפגנה בהאג הולנד בעד המפגינים מחאה הפגנות ב איראן עם דגל השאה ותמונות של רזא פהלווי

Iran uses military jamming to block Starlink, tightening grip on internet access amid protests

In further bid to crush unrest, Iran deploys military jammers to block Starlink, cutting off a key lifeline for protesters; emergency satellite access collapsed within hours, with more than 80% of traffic disrupted, a move analysts call a clear sign of distress

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.12.26

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