| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 13, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 13, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/13/people-inside-iran-describe-heavy-security-and-scattered-damage-in-first-calls-to-outside-world/ |
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first
time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown
on nationwide protests that activists say killed at least 646 people, giving a
glimpse of life after being cut off from the outside world.
Wi...