Al Jazeera, the Qatari media company behind AJ+, is currently one of the only foreign-based media services broadcasting from within Iran amid the current media blackout.
The Jerusalem Post was unable to verify additional foreign media outlets where reporters have successfully broadcast from within Iranian territory.
Certain local and state-funded publications, such as Tasnim and Fars, have continued to be allowed internet access as the regime continues its crackdown on protesters.
While Iranian leadership has long maintained a model of internet censorship, information obtained by digital rights watchdog Filterwatch shows the regime has employed a strategy of "absolute digital isolation."
According to Filterwatch, which is dedicated to analyzing and reporting on internet censorship, surveillance, network disruptions, and digital rights in Iran, the isolation is believed to be a permanent shift, and unrestricted internet access will not return to Iranians in the foreseeable future.
Iran bypasses Starlink, employs 'Exported Censorship' to target protesters
Filterwatch reported that the CEO of Irancell, Iran’s largest mobile operator, was removed from his post for “treason” after delaying regime orders to cut connectivity.
Additionally, the regime reportedly tasked contractors to assist with flagging anyone using a VPN, specifically through Elon Musk’s Starlink.
The regime has also employed a tactic known as "Exported Censorship" to track Iranians in allied countries.
On Saturday, the 20th day of the Iranian protests and the 9th day of the media blackout, Al Jazeera streamed live from within Tehran to discuss the ongoing situation, addressing the fact that Starlink has been taken over by the regime.
However, despite airing an episode on Iran's lack of internet and halted communication, Al Jazeera did not address how or why its publication was allowed to broadcast in Tehran.