Iran internet blackout enters 58th day

Iran’s near-total internet shutdown has continued for a 58th consecutive day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, marking its ninth week and surpassing the 1,368-hour mark.

NetBlocks said the widespread disruption began following renewed anti-government protests in early January and intensified after the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran at the end of February.

The prolonged restrictions have severely impacted connectivity across the country, limiting access to online services and communication platforms.

The heavily curtailed internet access has also taken a toll on jobs and businesses, with many sectors struggling due to the disruption.