US EditionIran’s internet blackout leaves public in dark and creates an uneven picture of the war with Israel
IRAN, JUN 19 – Iran’s regime imposed the blackout to suppress dissent and control information during escalating missile strikes with Israel, leaving connectivity near zero for over 36 hours, NetBlocks reported.
- A deadly conflict erupted on June 13, 2025, as Israeli airstrikes targeted nuclear, military sites, and top Iranian leaders.
- The conflict led Iran to impose a nationwide internet blackout by June 18, disconnecting nearly all global communications.
- This blackout severed Iranians' access to messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, leaving many unable to contact loved ones or get updates.
- NetBlocks.org reported Iran’s internet remained down for 36 hours with national connectivity near zero, while Mehdi Yahyanejad said authorities feared unrest from online communication.
- The blackout created an uneven picture of the war’s destruction and suggested Iran aims to project strength despite public isolation and uncertainty.
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The Iranian authorities have carried out the largest digital blackout in recent years, as the conflict between them and Israel continues to grow, a censorship that increases the isolation of the population.
Ticker: Iran’s internet blackout leaves public in dark and creates an uneven picture of the war with Israel
As the war between Israel and Iran hits the one-week mark, Iranians have spent nearly half of the conflict in a near-communication blackout, unable to connect not only with the outside world but also with their neighbors and loved ones across the country. Civilians are left unaware of when and where Israel will strike next, despite Israeli forces issuing warnings through their Persian-language online channels. When the missiles land, disconnecte…
Michigan doctor hasn’t heard from parents in days amid Iran’s communications blackout
ANN ARBOR, MI — There is fear and sadness in Dr. Azar Oliaei Motlagh’s voice as she speaks about trying unsuccessfully to reach her parents and other family members who live in Iran.
The Iranian regime has blocked access to the Internet. World has managed to talk to people in Tehran shortly before. Fear is great, many are trying to escape, but gas is running short. A look into a city that is sinking into war.
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