Iran’s rulers imposed an internet blackout more than a week ago, and international media are barred from reporting from inside the country. But its border with the Kurdish area of Iraq remains open, and those who have left the country have spoken of the events of recent days.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Iranians Describe Protest Crackdown to BBC | BBC News
Jan 17, 2026 | Iranians have been telling the BBC about the regime’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protests. One man described treating his own gunshot wounds, because he was too afraid to seek medical help.
Iran’s rulers imposed an internet blackout more than a week ago, and international media are barred from reporting from inside the country. But its border with the Kurdish area of Iraq remains open, and those who have left the country have spoken of the events of recent days.
Iran’s rulers imposed an internet blackout more than a week ago, and international media are barred from reporting from inside the country. But its border with the Kurdish area of Iraq remains open, and those who have left the country have spoken of the events of recent days.
