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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


False threat? Viral video shows Hamas terrorists threatening minister Ben-Gvir

The National Security Minister responded to the video shortly after its release, saying that the video did come from the terrorist organization and that he is "not afraid of them.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir seen during Jerusalem Day celebrations outside the Jerusalem Great Synagogue, June 5, 2024

'Iranian threat can't be underestimated': Fmr. IDF Maj.-Gen. addresses beating Hezbollah, Hamas

Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Gadi Shamani urges serious action and cooperation with the United States to address the Iranian threat.

 Iranian military parade

'We will remain a puppet of Israel,' Dan Bilzerian says in antisemitic post to X

Bilzerian has made previous antisemitic remarks, including comments to social media on Memorial Day that expressed theories that Israel's air force targeted America.

 Dan Bilzerian.

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, gets mocked by Israelis for poor grammar

Israelis reacted quickly and flooded him with many reactions, some of them particularly amusing.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

'Squad' member Rep. Bowman's past comments on Israel, Jews, conspiracy theories

“There’s still no evidence of beheaded babies or raped women but they [Israel] still keep using the lie for propaganda," said the congressman in November.

 U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks prior to U.S. President Joe Biden delivering remarks on the federal government's debt limit during a visit to SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla in Valhalla, New York, U.S., May 10, 2023.

Anti-Israel activists that praised Iran attack slam Israeli strike

Those who claimed that Iran's drone and missile attacks on Israel were strong and just responses are now saying the Israeli strike was weak and an unnecessary escalation.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Social media streamer Sneako: 'Down with the Jews'

"Every politician is owned by Zionists; everybody influential is owned by Satan," Sneako said in November.

 Streamer Sneako (right) reacts to meeting Palestinians on Monkey, a random video chat app, March 31, 2024.

Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog

The decision is a blow to Musk, the world's third-richest person, who has for many years styled himself as a free-speech champion.

Does Elon Musk believe in aliens?

'Palestinians are not Hamas': Biden's post on social media draws response from some notable figures

Conversations on Gazan support and involvement with Hamas have also grown exponentially over the past few weeks, due to the imminent, but unclear ground operation expected to happen in Rafah.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) and the Israeli war cabinet, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Elon Musk shocks 'X' by granting verification to terrorists

The project also uncovered that the company provided verification badges to accounts linked with Hezbollah members while charging the standard fee of $8 per month.

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