Nationwide Defiance: The "New Era" Uprising Shakes Regional Power to Its Core

The regime’s response has been characterized by "Digital Terrorism." On January 8, 2026, authorities imposed a total nationwide internet blackout. This move was a desperate attempt to sever communications between protesters and to prevent the documentation of state violence from reaching the international community. Despite this, many Iranians have turned to satellite-based tools like Starlink to keep the flow of information alive.