Iranians Cross Into Turkey Just to Access Internet After Government Cuts Connection
Iran has cut off access to the global internet, forcing some Iranians to travel across the border into Turkey just to make video calls and use the web. People are making day trips to Turkey, using the internet, then returning home to Iran.
Iran has completely shut off its citizens' access to the global internet as conflicts continue with Israel and the United States. The internet blackout has forced desperate Iranians to take extreme measures just to get online.
Some Iranians are now traveling across the border into Turkey specifically to access the internet. They make day trips just to make video calls to family or browse the web, then return home to Iran the same day.
Iran spent more than a decade rebuilding its internet infrastructure to make shutdowns possible. The government centralized internet access to just a few connection points leading in and out of the country. This allows authorities to quickly cut off internet access during anti-government protests or wartime situations like the current conflict.
The internet shutdown is part of Iran's broader strategy to control information flow during the ongoing military strikes. By cutting internet access, the government limits citizens' ability to communicate with the outside world or access independent news sources about the conflict.
This shows how far people will go when governments cut off internet access during conflicts. It highlights how essential internet has become for staying connected with family and accessing information during crises.
Watch for how long Iran keeps the internet blackout in place and whether more Iranians resort to cross-border trips for web access.
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