Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Fourth Week
Blackout persists with no official timeline for restoration amid escalating regional tensions.
Fourth Week Milestone
The blackout enters its fourth week with no timeline for restoration amid rising military tensions.
Fourth Week
Blackout continues amid reports of escalating regional military tensions.
Diaspora Mobilization
Major diaspora creators launch coordinated 'Information Bridge' campaigns to relay news back into Iran via satellite and proxy networks.
Total Gateway Shutdown
Network monitors detect a near-total collapse of international BGP routing from Iranian ISPs.
Initial Throttling
Reports of significant slowdowns for international platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp in Tehran.
Two-Week Mark
International human rights bodies issue formal condemnations; business interruption claims begin to surface.
Security Justification
State media outlets cite 'external security threats' as the reason for continued digital restrictions.
Third Week Milestone
International monitors report zero recovery in BGP routing tables.
Total Blackout
Global connectivity drops to near zero as the government severs international gateways.
Nationwide Blackout
Connectivity to the global web is severed across 90% of the country; NIN remains active.
National Blackout
Fixed-line and mobile internet access is severed nationwide.
Initial Disruption
Mobile data networks and major ISPs report significant throttling across Tehran and major cities.
Initial Throttling
Reports of localized internet slowdowns begin in Tehran and major border provinces.
Initial Disruptions
Mobile data networks begin experiencing localized throttling in Tehran.
Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week of a near-total internet blackout as regional tensions and war concerns reach a fever pitch. The state-mandated disruption represents one of the most significant digital isolations in modern history, severely impacting internal communications and international monitoring.
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