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Internet monitoring group Netblocks notes a nationwide internet blackout in Iran

Newsquawk Staff ·

  • Reports suggest Iran is cutting internet activity in the capital.

What it means

The nationwide internet blackout in Iran indicates a significant escalation in governmental control, likely in response to protests or political unrest. This situation could destabilize regional markets and lead to increased volatility in oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise. Traders should watch for further developments that could impact energy supplies or trigger sanctions.

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