UK summons Iranian envoy for comments on social media
The UK government summoned Iran’s ambassador to London on Tuesday after “unacceptable and inflammatory” social media activity by the Iranian Embassy.
The UK government summoned Iran’s ambassador to London on Tuesday after “unacceptable and inflammatory” social media activity by the Iranian Embassy.
Internet connectivity in Iran has been almost completely absent for 59 days, the international monitoring service NetBlocks reported.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is prepared to damage undersea internet cables lying on the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could trigger severe economic consequences for the countries of the Middle East.
The Turkish Parliament has passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported.
The Azerbaijani Parliament approved the law submitted by President Ilham Aliyev on the ratification of the UN Convention against Cybercrime on February 10, 2026.
Internet access is gradually being restored in Iran following approximately two weeks of nationwide internet disruptions.
Iranian authorities have announced a possible timeline for the full restoration of internet service in the country, suggesting access could be reinstated as early as today.
The internet service in Iran has been down since January 8
The internet was previously blocked amid large-scale anti-government protests
U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has waived the Starlink subscription fee in Iran amid protests, Bloomberg reported.
The United States is seriously considering some kind of response to events in Iran, including the use of force, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Several local providers are experiencing problems
Afghan authorities have announced the restoration of internet services after a two-day outage, though questions remain regarding the cause of the disruption.
Uzbekistan will see the launch of Starlink satellite internet in 2026.
The Starlink company (a subsidiary of SpaceX) has begun providing satellite internet services in Kazakhstan, the country's Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Ministry's press service said.
Russia is not currently considering blocking foreign messenger apps in the country, provided they comply with Russian law, Deputy Presidential Administration Chief Maxim Oreshkin said at the Territory of Meanings forum.
Previously, it was limited due to Israeli attacks
Starlink has been officially registered in Azerbaijan. The global satellite system will provide residents of the republic with high-speed Internet access, even in areas without necessary infrastructure.
Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Azerbaijan, the company said. In 2023, Azerkosmos reached an agreement with …
Starlink satellite internet is now available in Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. “Starlink subscribers can organize their work throughout the territory of the Republic of Armenia, in the bosom …