the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Iran is currently gripped by a near-total communications blackout as a wave of anti-government protests, which began in late December, reaches a critical new phase.1 On January 10, 2026, the country remains largely disconnected from the global internet and international phone lines, a move experts say is intended to hide the scale of a lethal state crackdown.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
TEHRAN, IRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing its most significant existential threat in decades. As of January 9, 2026, massive nationwide protests have entered their 12th consecutive day, with reports suggesting the government’s grip on power is beginning to fracture.
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photos of IRAN Protests in DC
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
TEHRAN, Iran — A wave of anti-government unrest is paralyzing Iran as the country enters its second week of intensifying demonstrations. What began as a localized response to a currency free-fall has transformed into a nationwide uprising, with the death toll rising to at least 36 people as of yesterday.
