Iran Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout Citing Security Threats

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Iran imposes nationwide Internet blackout citing security threats

TEHRAN – Iran has temporarily disabled internet services across the country due to national security concerns, a statement from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology said. The Ministry explained that the measures were taken after it was discovered that “the national communications network was being abused by aggressors for military objectives, endangering the lives and property of innocent citizens.” In spite of the shutdown, …

Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – And Who’s Next?

Introduction In parts of the world, authorities are literally switching off the internet on a routine basis. Over the last five years (2020–2025), countries like Syria, Iraq, and Algeria have repeatedly imposed nationwide internet shutdowns – often timed with school exam periods – plunging millions into digital darkness for hours at a time. Governments claim… Read more The post Internet Kill Switch: Recurring Blackouts in Syria, Iraq, Algeria – …

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