Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has entered its fourth week, surpassing 500 hours, as authorities maintain severe restrictions amid the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel.
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said the country remains under a near-total digital shutdown, with international connectivity cut and domestic services heavily limited. Connectivity levels have dropped to as low as 1–4% of normal, effectively isolating millions of users.
The blackout began following large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, after which authorities imposed sweeping restrictions on internet access across the country.
NetBlocks warned that the continued disruption is severely impacting civilians, stating that many families are unable to contact loved ones during a time of conflict. The watchdog also noted a government crackdown on satellite internet services and virtual private networks (VPNs), leaving few remaining ways to bypass the restrictions.
Residents inside Iran told media outlets they are facing “extreme difficulty” communicating with the outside world, as messaging services, social media platforms, and international websites remain largely inaccessible.
The prolonged shutdown has raised concerns among rights groups, who say such measures restrict access to information and could obscure the humanitarian impact of the war. Previous blackouts in Iran have been linked to efforts to control information during periods of unrest.
With the conflict showing no signs of easing, there is no clear timeline for when full internet access will be restored.