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flag VOA's Persian service broadcast into Iran on March 1, 2026, despite severe internet restrictions, delivering news on U.S.-Israeli operations, the Supreme Leader's death, and Trump's statements.

flag Voice of America’s Persian-language service continued broadcasting into Iran on March 1, 2026, despite severe government-imposed communication restrictions that reduced national connectivity to about 4%. flag The broadcasts included coverage of the U.S.-Israeli military operation "Operation Epic Fury," reports on the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and statements from former President Donald Trump, disseminated across VOA’s global platforms. flag The transmission highlights ongoing efforts by the U.S.-funded broadcaster to provide independent information amid Iran’s crackdown on journalists and digital access, including the arrest of at least seven reporters and widespread protests fueled by economic hardship and inflation exceeding 60%.

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