#InternetShutdown

Iran Faces Widespread Internet Shutdown Amid Conflict and Infrastructure Damage Since late February 2026, Iran has experienced a nearly complete internet blackout affecting approximately 90 million people, following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and damaged key telecommunications infrastructure. The Iranian government’s National Information Network (NIN) remains operational, allowing limited domestic connectivity while the general public is mostly cut off from the global internet. Historically, Iranians have circumvented partial shutdowns using VPNs and peer-to-peer platforms like Conduit, but total blackouts prevent most workarounds. Wealthy elites, the government, and some Starlink-enabled gateways retain access, though even these are vulnerable to damage from ongoing airstrikes. The shutdown exacerbates challenges for communication, news dissemination, and evidence collection during the conflict. Meanwhile, regime-linked channels on Telegram remain active, promoting state narratives and selective information. The blackout highlights Iran's extensive digital surveillance capabilities and the development of tiered access, favoring elites and certain institutions. Despite severe restrictions, tools like Conduit continue to provide minimal connectivity, showing the resilience of civil society and digital activists. The future of Iran’s internet infrastructure and public access remains highly uncertain as conflict and strategic censorship persist.

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KillBait News

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1 week ago

Iran Faces Widespread Internet Shutdown Amid Conflict and Infrastructure Damage

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#iran #internetshutdown #digitalsurveillance

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PwrdByROG

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1 week ago

NetBlocks metrics confirm Iran remains in digital darkness after six full days of a near-total internet blackout with connectivity at just 1%. The regime exploits whitelisted networks to spread its agenda while silencing the population. #Iran #InternetShutdown #NetBlocks

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The Daily Tech Feed

@thedailytechfeed.com

1 week ago

Iran faces simultaneous airstrikes and cyberattacks, leading to internet blackouts and digital disruptions. The evolving nature of modern warfare is on full display. #IranCrisis #CyberWarfare #InternetShutdown Link: thedailytechfeed.com/cyberattacks...

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KillBait News

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1 week ago

Reporting From Iran Amid Internet Blackouts: How Journalists Are Adapting After Israeli and American strikes killed senior Iranian officials in Tehran, the Iranian government imposed a near-total internet blackout. This move has severely impacted journalists and activists inside the country, forcing them to find alternative methods of communication. Many have turned to satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to continue reporting to the outside world. Tehran-based journalist Mostafa Zadeh shares his experience, stating that internet blackouts are common during times of unrest or government crackdowns. Despite access to tools like Starlink, journalists face the constant risk of arrest for trying to circumvent the government-imposed restrictions. Some, like Erfan Khorshidi, have taken a more proactive approach by smuggling Starlink terminals to local dissidents to enable real-time communication. However, this comes with significant risks, as authorities now tightly monitor internet connections and have introduced harsher espionage laws. Satellite imagery is also being used by journalists, but it has limitations, particularly when it comes to verifying casualties or identifying individuals. The work is exhausting and fraught with dangers, but these methods are crucial for keeping the world informed about what is happening in Iran amidst the crackdown.

Reporting From Iran Amid Internet Blackouts: How Journalists Are Adapting

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1 week ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Feb 23 to March 1)

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3 weeks ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Feb 9 to Feb 15)

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Berk Türker

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3 weeks ago

#Abdanan, İran: İnternet kesildi, mobil ağlar engellendi.
Yetkililer, kurbanların 40. gün anma törenindeki protestoları susturmaya çalışıyor.
İnsan hakları görmezden gelinemez.

#Abdanan #IranProtests2026 #HumanRights #InternetShutdown #KeepItOn #IranRevolution #40thDayMemorial #StopTheSilence

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fremandolasse

3 weeks ago

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"Internet shutdowns in Africa: A human rights and democratic crisis

Internet shutdowns have become a growing threat to Africa’s democracy. They are an increasingly common part of the authoritarian toolkit used by governments to control information and suppress dissent. Here’s why you should […]

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Iran's internet shutdowns threaten emerging crowdfunding industry Iran's crowdfunding industry warns that repeated internet shutdowns are eroding investor trust and platform revenues, threatening a sector that has grown as access to traditional finance has tightened.

1 month ago

Iran's crowdfunding industry warns that repeated internet shutdowns are eroding investor trust and platform revenues, threatening a sector that has grown as access to traditional finance has tightened. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #Crowdfunding #InternetShutdown #DigitalEconomy #Investors

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Konstantinos Komaitis PhD

1 month ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Feb 2 to Feb 8)

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@kkomaitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in the Islamic Republic of Iran February 2026 FOC Documents Download as PDF We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, express serious concern regarding […]

The Freedom Online Coalition issues a joint statement on the Internet shutdown in Iran.

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1 month ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Jan 26 to Feb 1)

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1 month ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Jan 19 to 25)

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Iran's internet traffic recovers 18 days after nationwide shutdown Iran's internet traffic recovers 18 days after the nationwide shutdown, with mobile operators driving growth to 245% increase, though domain allowlisting maintains government control over access.

1 month ago

Iran's internet traffic recovers 18 days after the nationwide shutdown, with mobile operators driving growth to 245% increase, though domain allowlisting maintains government control over access. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #InternetRecovery #InternetShutdown #DigitalFreedom #Censorship

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Andreas

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1 month ago

Massive Gewalt bei Protesten im Iran: Bis zu 30.000 Tote – Mullah-Regime greift durch Die Internetblockade erschwert die Kontrolle der Gewalt im Iran. Dennoch werden täglich neue Fälle bekannt, die das Ausmaß der Unruhen zeigen.

Das Tragische für die mutigen Demonstranten im Iran:
Von den bis zu 30.000 Ermordeten schaffen es wegen des Internet-Blackouts kaum Bilder in die Medien – während die Welt in Minnesota live bei den ICE-Tötungen zusieht.
#Iran
#IranMasacre
#InternetShutdown
www.fr.de/politik/mass...

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Iranian presidential aide apologises for internet shutdown as businesses face continued disruptions Iran's executive vice president apologises for internet shutdown saying government suffers most from disruption, whilst traders queue at chambers for limited email access as nationwide blackout continues.

1 month ago

Iran's executive vice president apologises for internet shutdown saying government suffers most from disruption, whilst traders queue at chambers for limited email access as nationwide blackout… Bne IntelliNews #Iran #InternetShutdown #BusinessDisruption #Censorship #GovernmentAccountability

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TechNadu

@technadu.com

1 month ago

Cyber Warfare in Iran Amid Public Unrest, Government Bans, and Geo-Political Tensions Iran’s protests have escalated into internet shutdowns, satellite broadcast intrusion, and rising geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Israel.

Full Article: www.technadu.com/cyber-warfar...

What do you think - are internet shutdowns effective or counterproductive? Comment below.
#CyberSecurity #InternetShutdown #Iran #Geopolitics #InfoSec

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@hannesjaacks.seocommunity.social.ap.brid.gy

1 month ago

Digital Repression Incidents in Myanmar (Jan 12 to 18)

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#Digital_Repression
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#KeepItOn
Full Report >>> myanmarinternet.info/digital-coup

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hannes-jeremia jaacks

1 month ago

RE: infosec.exchange/@ProjectAinita/115920918...

Internet in #Iran seems to get back online.

So for people in Iran this is a chance to install the text-only newsreader DUTA that should work even in #Internetshutdown & #netblock
#censorship #freemedia

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Lena Schilling

@lenaats.bsky.social

1 month ago

All Eyes On Iran Es ist das kalte Grauen. Die Situation für die Menschen im Iran ist hochkritisch. Das Regime geht mit Terror und Gewalt gegen die Proteste vor. Protestierende werden angegriffen, inhaftiert, gefolte...

All eyes on Iran.

Menschen werden getötet, Stimmen brutal unterdrückt. Dieses Regime hat jede Legitimität verloren.

Wegsehen ist keine Option – wir müssen ihre Stimmen hörbar machen und diese Gewalt klar verurteilen.

#InternetShutdown #AllEyesOnIran

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The Daily Tech Feed

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1 month ago

Iran's internet blackout surpasses 170 hours amid ongoing protests, marking one of the nation's longest shutdowns. #IranProtests #InternetShutdown #HumanRights Link: thedailytechfeed.com/iran-enforce...

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Iran's internet shutdown inflicts $60mn daily economic losses Iran's internet blackout costs economy $50mn-$60mn daily as shutdown enters second week, with total losses exceeding $700mn as authorities maintain restrictions amid demonstrations affecting 73mn users.

1 month ago

Iran's internet blackout costs economy $50mn-$60mn daily as shutdown enters second week, with total losses exceeding $700mn as authorities maintain restrictions amid demonstrations affecting 73mn users. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #InternetShutdown #EconomicImpact #DigitalRights #InternetFreedom

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