Iran experienced a near-total national internet blackout

Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported almost near-total Internet disruptions in Iran as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. However, the exact cause behind the collapse of Iran’s internet remains unclear. While the […]

Jun 19, 2025 - 14:09
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Iran experienced a near-total national internet blackout

Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict.

Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported almost near-total Internet disruptions in Iran as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict.

However, the exact cause behind the collapse of Iran’s internet remains unclear. While the timing coincides with escalating military conflict and a wave of cyberattacks, there is no evidence linking the internet blackout to a specific technical failure, deliberate government action, or external cyber operation.