In northern Tehran, Amir, a 23-year-old, spends sleepless nights searching for proxy links to bypass a near-total internet blackout imposed by the Iranian government. With typical VPNs no longer feasible, Amir's group is innovatively using proxy tunnels to facilitate communication with the outside world. The government claims the internet shutdown is to prevent military exploitation by Israel, leaving citizens like Amir and Leila, a student in Tehran, struggling for basic communication. Amnesty International advocates lifting the blackout, emphasizing its impact on safety and access to crucial information.
We can't use VPNs any more. To get around this internet blackout, we are using special proxy links, essentially 'secret tunnels' that route messages through servers outside Iran.
The Iranian government shut down access to the internet, accusing Israel of exploiting the network for military purposes, leaving the public with limited information access.
Amnesty International called on the authorities to lift the communications blackout, stating it prevents people from finding safe routes, accessing life-saving resources and staying informed.
My boyfriend in Europe sent me configuration links via text. Without that I would still be completely cut off. The internet suddenly works for a few minutes.
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