People inside Iran describe heavy security and scattered damage in first calls to outside world

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...