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'Nation held hostage': Global protests planned as Iran's internet outage reaches nearly 70 days

Growing desperation to access online space has led some Iranians to connect with Virtual Private Networks and Starlink satellite dishes. This connection carries with it a significant risk.

A protester holds a placard about the internet blackout in Iran during a demonstration outside Downing Street against the Islamic Republic and calling for Reza Pahlavi to take over as King of Iran, as the Iran war escalates on March 14, 2026.
Israeli Minister of foreign affairs Gideon Saar attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Ukraine presses Israel on grain shipment as 'Twitter diplomacy' accusations fly

Boy George deejays at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York City on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

A man with conviction: Boy George posts support for Israel on X

Rima Hassan during the plenary session and votes of the european parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 10, 2026.

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan arrested over X post justifying attack on Israeli airport


Shopify faces backlash for hosting store selling antisemitic merchandise

TheOfficial1984 account, has more than 200,000 followers on X, and sells apparel with designs that depict the Holocaust as "make-believe" and antisemitic propaganda.

Twitter app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Dana Bash tells Code Pink 'they have no shame, decency' after confrontation over Israel

The activist stated her belief that conflating the two is "antisemitic" and "dangerous to the Jewish community and its values."

 Dana Bash arrives for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner in Washington, US, April 27, 2024.

'The Guardian' leaves X following Musk's new government nomination

“We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere," The Guardian explained.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, 2024.

Netanyahu's son Yair met with Musk, praises him for defending free speech

A photo with Yair was released from Musk’s meeting with PM Netanyahu in Washington, where his son's participation was initially hidden from the public.

 Yair Netanyahu

Khamenei threatens Israel on recently reactivated Hebrew X account

In his new post, Khamenei wrote "The USA and the Zionist regime will receive a crushing response to what they are doing against #Iran and against the #Resistance."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei behind an X/Twitter background with Hebrew text of 'Shalom' (illustrative)

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparks backlash at Trump rally over Puerto Rico remark

During the rest of his remarks, Hinchcliffe drew on other racist tropes about black people, Palestinians, Jews, and Latinos.

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe speaks at Madison Square Garden Trump rally

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei launches Hebrew account on X/Twitter

The Khameini.ir Hebrew account's only post so far says "In the name of Allah, the most merciful."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei behind an X/Twitter background with Hebrew text of 'Shalom' (illustrative)

'Hamas is alive and will remain alive,' Iran's supreme leader tweets in Hebrew

This is not the first time that Khamenei tweeted in Hebrew, which he does from time to time.

 IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian and his cabinet in Tehran, last month.

Elon Musk allows blocked accounts to view your posts on X

The announcement has sparked significant backlash, with users worried about the new update's impact on privacy.

 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

Brazil blocked Elon Musk's X network

Supreme Court blocks Musk's X network in Brazil for defying orders. Musk criticizes judge, faces $9,000 daily fine for VPN bypassing. Battle over freedom of expression ensues.

 Elon Musk. Failure to meet deadlines