TEHRAN, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iranian authorities have said they areconsidering "gradually" restoring internet access after imposing a sweepingcommunications shutdown across the country more than a week ago, local mediareported. On Sunday morning, AFP was able to connect to the internet from its Tehranoffice, though the vast majority of internet providers and mobile internetremain cut. Outgoing international calls have been possible since Tuesday, and textmessaging was restored Saturday morning. Late Saturday, the Tasnim news agency reported "the relevant authoritiesannounced that internet access would also be gradually restored", but gave nofurther details. The opposition Iran International channel based outside the country has saidat least 12,000 people were killed during the protests, citing seniorgovernment and security sources.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 18, 2026 11:13 UTC