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Emily Feng

Emily Feng

International Correspondent

Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet
By Emily Feng

Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet

Emily Feng | Apr 22, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC
Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.