Iran blocked the internet amid deadly protests. Some voices are still getting through

By Arezou Rezvani

Published January 22, 2026 at 4:44 AM EST

Weeks into an internet blackout in Iran, NPR speaks to a protester who is still online and a U.S.-based activist who is trying to get more Starlink terminals into the country to get more people online.

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Arezou Rezvani

Arezou Rezvani is a senior editor for NPR's Morning Edition and founding editor of Up First, NPR's daily news podcast.

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