Iran government takes down Starlink amidst civil unrest with 'military-grade jamming signals', report claims — President Trump vows to speak to Elon Musk to restore internet in crisis-hit country

Published: 4 days ago (January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM EST)

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Iran shuts down internet access amid protests

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Iran shuts down internet access amid protests

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