Iran’s internet blackout silences voices at home as diaspora creators fill the void
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Ariana Afshar, one of many Iranian American content creators struggling to amplify the voices of Iranians amidst an internet blackout in Iran amidst the ongoing war, poses for a photo Monday, March 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle)Dr. Houman David Hemmati poses for photos with his social media page displayed on a screen in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Zoya Biglary poses for photos in Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Dr. Houman David Hemmati poses for a portrait in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Ariana Afshar, one of many Iranian American content creators struggling to amplify the voices of Iranians amidst an internet blackout in Iran amidst the ongoing war, poses for a photo Monday, March 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle)
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Ariana Afshar, one of many Iranian American content creators struggling to amplify the voices of Iranians amidst an internet blackout in Iran amidst the ongoing war, poses for a photo Monday, March 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle)