Episode

Some people in Iran have kept internet access despite government-imposed blackout

Podcast
Morning Edition
Published
May 8, 2026
Duration seconds
247
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https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-people-in-iran-have-kept-internet-access-despite-government-imposed-blackout
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Summary

Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with "white internet" — have stayed connected this entire time.