Iran tense: Cyber expert warns of ‘internet kill switch’ as protests intensify — what it means

Iran faces a near-total internet blackout amid widespread anti-government protests, with connectivity plummeting to below 2% of normal levels. This “internet kill switch” is a deliberate move by authorities to curb communication, disrupt protest coordination, and limit coverage of alleged abuses by security forces. The severe shutdown, impacting essential services, is among the most extreme recorded in the country.