Iran-Internet Blackout
Tehran, Iran - Jan 16, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
1. Various of traffic, pedestrians
Tehran, Iran - Jan 17, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Jiannan, reporter, China Media Group:
"Now I'm working in the media center set up by the Iranian government for all media outlets in Iran. At the moment, no one has internet access, so many media workers have gathered here to continue their work. The Iranian government has not made any statement regarding when internet access will be restored."
Tehran, Iran - Jan 16, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
3. Various of reporters working in media center
Tehran, Iran - Jan 13, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
4. Various of traffic, pedestrians
Iran's Mehr News Agency said Saturday that internet service in the country was "partially restored," but users in Iran lost access again shortly afterward, according to a China Media Group (CMG) reporter.
"Now I'm working in the media center set up by the Iranian government for all media outlets in Iran. At the moment, no one has internet access, so many media workers have gathered here to continue their work. The Iranian government has not made any statement regarding when internet access will be restored," said CMG reporter Li Jiannan inTehran.
According to the Tasnim News Agency, Iran restored short message service (SMS) on Friday evening, and internet access will be restored gradually in a phased, step-by-step manner.
Iran imposed severe restrictions on access to the global internet and suspended SMS on Jan. 8, citing riots and terrorist attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and public buildings.
Iran-Internet Blackout
Dateline : Jan 17, 2026/Recent
Location : Iran
Duration : 1'23
Tehran, Iran - Jan 16, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
1. Various of traffic, pedestrians
Tehran, Iran - Jan 17, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Jiannan, reporter, China Media Group:
"Now I'm working in the media center set up by the Iranian government for all media outlets in Iran. At the moment, no one has internet access, so many media workers have gathered here to continue their work. The Iranian government has not made any statement regarding when internet access will be restored."
Tehran, Iran - Jan 16, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
3. Various of reporters working in media center
Tehran, Iran - Jan 13, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
4. Various of traffic, pedestrians
Iran's Mehr News Agency said Saturday that internet service in the country was "partially restored," but users in Iran lost access again shortly afterward, according to a China Media Group (CMG) reporter.
"Now I'm working in the media center set up by the Iranian government for all media outlets in Iran. At the moment, no one has internet access, so many media workers have gathered here to continue their work. The Iranian government has not made any statement regarding when internet access will be restored," said CMG reporter Li Jiannan inTehran.
According to the Tasnim News Agency, Iran restored short message service (SMS) on Friday evening, and internet access will be restored gradually in a phased, step-by-step manner.
Iran imposed severe restrictions on access to the global internet and suspended SMS on Jan. 8, citing riots and terrorist attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and public buildings.
ID : 8462145
Published : 2026-01-18 01:09
Last Modified : 2026-01-18 17:39:28
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV
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