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Jan 9, 2026

Iran's government cuts internet access

From the BBC World Service: Protests in the country began with demonstrations from shopkeepers over the plummeting value of Iranian currency.

A protester flashes victory signs as traffic slows during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran on January 1, 2026. — A protester flashes victory signs as traffic slows during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran on January 1, 2026.
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