Following the joint US–Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026, Iranian authorities immediately imposed a near-total international internet blackout. While the National Information Network remains active to preserve domestic services, global connectivity has been systematically dismantled. This latest analysis—a collaborative effort between Miaan, ASL19, Kentik, IODA, Cloudflare, Holistic Resilience, and DeltaChat—analyzes the technical nature ofContinue reading "Wartime Digital Isolation: Iran’s Strategic Internet Shutdown"
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A Clear Message from the Supreme National Security Council Opposing the Restoration of Internet Access
More than two weeks into the internet shutdown in Iran, statements by the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council have confirmed that restoring internet access is not currently on the agenda of security institutions. As in previous instances, the Council has cited security concerns to avoid providing a clear timeline for reconnection. . Instead,Continue reading "A Clear Message from the Supreme National Security Council Opposing the Restoration of Internet Access"
From Regional Disruptions to Nationwide Blackouts: Examining Iran’s Internet Status Amid Escalating Protests
As protests in Iran escalate, the state's censorship tactics have shifted dramatically. While our previous report documented localized and layered disruptions, new data reveals a move toward a total nationwide blackout. This report analyzes user reports, social media data, and network traffic trends (IODA, Kentik, Cloudflare, ArvanCloud) to map this escalation. We examine the specificContinue reading "From Regional Disruptions to Nationwide Blackouts: Examining Iran’s Internet Status Amid Escalating Protests"
Iran’s Internet Status in the First Week of Israel’s Attack: Disruption More Severe Than Bloody November in 2019
With the onset of Israel's military attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, Iran entered one of its most severe and targeted periods of communication disruption and information censorship in its history. Leveraging its experience from the November 2019 internet shutdown and the development of infrastructure and policies related to the "National Information Network," theContinue reading "Iran’s Internet Status in the First Week of Israel’s Attack: Disruption More Severe Than Bloody November in 2019"
Iran’s Unequal Internet: 90 Outages Expose New Digital Divide as “Cyber Free Zones” Emerge
Iran's internet policies are taking a stark turn, revealing a paradoxical strategy that aims for regional influence while tightening the digital leash on its citizens. In the past month alone, at least 90 internet disruptions have been reported, with half classified as "severe," painting a grim picture of a nation moving toward a controlled andContinue reading "Iran’s Unequal Internet: 90 Outages Expose New Digital Divide as “Cyber Free Zones” Emerge"
Digital Repression in Bandar Abbas: Explosions, Crackdowns, and Connectivity Blackouts
Arrests of Influencers, Legal Action against Journalists and Media Outlets, and Widespread Network Disruptions After explosions at the Sina pier of Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iranian authorities took actions that included imposing sweeping restrictions on social media influencers, apparently to suppress the free flow of information, and disrupting regional communication infrastructure. From roughlyContinue reading "Digital Repression in Bandar Abbas: Explosions, Crackdowns, and Connectivity Blackouts"
Breaking Digital Barriers: How Iranians Stay Connected Amid Regional Tensions
An ISPA poll published last month showed that Islamic Republic internet filtering policies have failed. Despite official restrictions, platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube remain widely used among Iran's college students. However, government decision-makers persist with these broad filtering measures, coupled with pricing policies that charge more than double for foreign internet traffic comparedContinue reading "Breaking Digital Barriers: How Iranians Stay Connected Amid Regional Tensions"
Power Crisis Contributes to Widespread Internet Disruptions
As we slowly move past the aftermath of the fourteenth presidential election,despite the absence of significant progress in policy-making, there have been numerous changes in the area of network and internet access. Key Findings: Policy-Making: Policy-making institutions, like the Parliament, are acting contrary to the recommendations provided by their own research center. Civil society's effortsContinue reading "Power Crisis Contributes to Widespread Internet Disruptions"