The internet blackout started on Saturday evening and continued through Monday, according to internet watchdogs. Oracle's Internet Intelligence called it the " largest internet shutdown ever observed in Iran." Iran's protests took off weeks after demonstrations began in Lebanon and Iraq, forcing governments in both countries to agree to resign . Rapidly deteriorating economic conditions in Iraq, Lebanon and Iran have meant that the protesters have a clear common cause. He also recalled Iran's response to its 2018 protests, praising the armed forces for "neutralizing" "similar plans" for Iran.

Source: CNN November 18, 2019 15:00 UTC