Event Brief
Iranian Internet Goes Dark Amid VPN Funding Debate
Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: US agencies clash over funding VPNs for Iranians facing internet censorship during unrest.
WHO: US agencies, Iranian civilians
WHAT: Funding for VPN software
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To bypass government internet censors
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