Iran has imposed a nationwide internet ban, disconnecting its citizens from the outside world. NetBlocks, a monitoring organization, reported that the blackout occurred at a time when protests have intensified across various cities in the country due to economic and inflationary woes. The government has yet to provide further details on the internet ban, but protests have resumed in various cities, with demonstrators demanding severe action against the government.
Iran has been experiencing violent protests against inflation, with two government officials killed and 30 people injured in the violence. Foreign news agencies reported that protests have taken place in Tehran, the capital city, and other major cities such as Mashhad and Isfahan, with demonstrators demanding the government’s resignation. Iranian authorities have accused the US and its allies of fueling the unrest.
Iran’s former king, Reza Pahlavi, had called for further protests on a social media platform, which sparked a wave of demonstrations in his favor. However, the Iranian government has maintained that the protests are peaceful and that the situation is under control.
The US has warned Iran that it would take action if the Iranian security forces fired on protesters, which would be a clear indication of its support for the protesters. Iranian ambassador to the UK has accused the US of being in an “extremely provocative and irrational phase,” and that Iran would not back down from its stance.
In other news, the Pope has expressed his concern over the growing trend of countries adopting a “might is right” policy in their foreign affairs. A storm, dubbed the “Gorieti,” has passed through Italy, causing widespread power outages and school closures. In a separate development, the Italian Prime Minister has expressed his skepticism about the US’s plans to send troops to Greenland.
The Iranian government has rejected the US’s stance on the protests, calling it an attempt to meddle in the country’s internal affairs. The Chinese special envoy to the Middle East has visited Israel and Ramallah, while the UK has seen a significant decline in visa applications from skilled workers and healthcare professionals. Scientists have discovered a hidden underwater world beneath the Arctic Ocean, which is expected to change our understanding of life and carbon circulation in the deep seas.
