Digital Shadows: Iran Nearing End of Internet Blackout Amid Unrest

Iran may soon lift its internet blackout after shutting down communications during unprecedented protests. Over 5,000 deaths have been reported, with authorities accused of heavy-handed suppression. Despite resumed arrests, growing international pressure forces Iran to consider restoring internet services when 'security conditions are appropriate.'

Iran is on the verge of ending its internet blackout, a senior parliament member said on Monday. The blackout was implemented amid the most significant domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These protests, fueled by discontent with the ruling regime, resulted in a staggering death toll and continued arrests.

State television was reportedly hacked on Sunday night, showing speeches from U.S. President Donald Trump and Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, urging the Iranian public to rise against the government. The streets, however, have remained quiet after the protests were suppressed with considerable force.

A report revealed that the confirmed death toll exceeded 5,000, including 500 security personnel, with the Kurdish regions in the northwest seeing some of the worst violence. Despite the internet blackout, communication links are slowly being restored, with officials confirming the situation remains tense but under evaluation for connectivity restoration.

(With inputs from agencies.)