Iran vows regime will "not back down" as web blackout continues
geox Friday, January 09, 2026
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Widespread protests continue across Iran in response to the government's decision to raise fuel prices, leading to an internet blackout and a warning from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that he will not back down. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase sanctions on Iran if the government uses violence against the protesters.
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