Internet shut down…so how did you talk to the family?

An MBBS student who returned from Iran said that she had definitely heard about the protests, but due to lack of internet, she was not able to get correct information. Many Indians said they were not able to contact their families, adding to the fear and anxiety. Another citizen said, "When we went out, protesters would come in front of our car. The atmosphere was scary. There was no internet, so we could neither tell the family nor contact the embassy."

Delhi: An Indian national who has returned from Iran says, "The situation is stable right now. The internet was shut, and we were scared as international calls were not working and there was no connectivity. Later, international calling was restored... The Embassy and the Indian… pic.twitter.com/WWLSZxjOuA

— IANS (@ians_india) January 16, 2026