Iran's Internet Blackout: One-Third of 2026 Spent Offline, Report Says

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Iran Plunged into Internet Darkness for One-Third of 2026: Netblocks Report

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News18•10-03-2026, 16:30

Iran Plunged into Internet Darkness for One-Third of 2026: Netblocks Report

•Iran has endured 240 hours of internet blackouts in 2026, accounting for one-third of the year, as reported by Netblocks.
•This makes it one of the most severe government-imposed nationwide internet shutdowns globally, second only to Iran's January protests.
•The current blackout, now in its tenth day, has reduced connectivity to 1% for 90 million Iranians amidst intensifying regional hostilities.
•Previous internet shutdowns, like the 84-hour blackout on January 8, were implemented by the Khamenei regime to suppress protests.

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