Tehran, Iran - January 12, 2026 Residents in several Tehran neighborhoods reported intense security operations as protests continued, with locals describing gunfire and widespread arrests during overnight raids. Witnesses quoted by local sources said security forces fired weapons as residents attempted to resist arrests and protect their neighborhoods, alleging the use of assault rifles during the clashes. Meanwhile, cybersecurity analysts and monitoring groups reported that authorities have disrupted Starlink satellite internet services, using military-grade jamming equipment to block both uplink and downlink connections. The interference comes as Iran maintains a near-total internet blackout, limiting communication and independent verification amid escalating nationwide demonstrations.