Iran's Digital Curtain: Protests and the Battle for Communication

Iran is considering lifting an internet blackout imposed amid severe protests, which were the worst since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Authorities face backlash for their violent crackdown on demonstrators. Recent events include a hacking incident on state television and calls for revolution by exiled figures.

The Iranian government may soon lift an internet blackout that was imposed during recent mass protests. The senior parliamentary figure indicated a decision could come within days as the state grapples with dissent on an unseen scale since the 1979 revolution.

Recent protests resulted in a significant death toll, a far cry from earlier protests in 2009 and 2022. Opposition voices have accused the authorities of violently quelling peaceful demonstrations, while the government blames foreign-backed armed groups for inciting violence.

The situation escalated when state television was hacked with a message urging revolution. As the blackout eases, the international community waits for more updates. Calls for reform continue against the backdrop of tensions between government control and public freedom.

(With inputs from agencies.)