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How are Iranians accessing the internet despite government efforts?

By John Ruwitch,
Ailsa Chang
Published January 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM PST

Iranians are using Starlink to get online during the government's near-total internet shutdown.

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John Ruwitch
John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.
Ailsa Chang
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.
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