Iran spent one-third of 2026 in internet blackout: Report
Tehran: Amid continued strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, people in the country are facing near-total internet blackouts. The country on Tuesday, since the beginning of 2026, witnessed a total of 240 hours of internet blackouts, making it the most severe government shutdown, as per cybersecurity and digital governance think tank Netblocks.
Iran spent a third of 2026 in blackouts, the internet freedom monitor Netblocks said.
