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British-Iranians struggling to contact friends and family who fear punishment by Tehran regime

British-Iranians struggling to contact friends and family who fear punishment by Tehran regime

With Iran now in the midst of a near-total internet blackout, communication is dire - but we've managed to piece together a picture of a country where there is fear and panic, but where activists say the ruling regime is still in control.

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