Iran's internet blackout has now exceeded 1,008 hours, affecting millions of users across the country. The extended outage follows weeks of widespread connectivity disruptions.
The Iranian internet outage, which began in late September amid civil unrest, continues to impact the nation's digital infrastructure. NetBlocks, a digital rights organization tracking internet disruptions, confirmed the milestone duration.
The prolonged blackout has severely limited access to communication platforms, news sources, and online services for Iranian citizens. International observers have documented the outage as one of the longest sustained internet shutdowns in the region.
Iranian authorities have not provided official explanations for the extended disruption. The timing coincides with ongoing protests and civil tensions within the country.
The outage's persistence has raised concerns among human rights organizations about digital freedom and access to information. Tech companies and international bodies have urged authorities to restore full connectivity.
Iran has a documented history of internet restrictions and targeted shutdowns during periods of civil unrest, though outages of this duration remain relatively uncommon.
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