Following the nationwide protests that began on December 28, Iran’s internet underwent a dramatic transformation. What started as regional and targeted disruptions shifted into a near-total nationwide blackout on January 8 with even the National Information Network (NIN) largely inaccessible, severing access to everything from banking to government services. While connectivity began a phased restorationContinue reading "A Month of Iran’s Internet: From Regional Disruptions and Blackouts to a new Whitelisted Reality "
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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"
Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN
Since the night of January 11, Starlink internet in Iran has once again been subjected to intense jamming. According to research by Filterwatch, the transmission of interference varies depending on the hour and the specific neighborhood. While some areas remain unaffected, others experience packet loss ranging from 10% to 40% in Starlink communications. This situationContinue reading "Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN"
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"
Connected but Unsafe: The Model of Regional Internet Repression During the December 2025 – January 2026 Protests
The pattern of internet disruption observed during the recent protests marks a strategic departure from the "nationwide shutdowns" of the past. Instead, it resembles the approach used during the Rouhani administration: localized, phased, and controlled restrictions designed to suffocate connectivity without fully severing it. Field reports and technical evidence indicate that internet cuts and disruptionsContinue reading "Connected but Unsafe: The Model of Regional Internet Repression During the December 2025 – January 2026 Protests"