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Iran limits internet to favored groups as shutdown hits 52nd day, NetBlocks says

Apr 20, 2026, 09:25 GMT+1

Iran’s internet shutdown entered its 52nd day on Monday, with authorities providing selective access to favored groups while the public remained cut off from international networks, NetBlocks said.

“Metrics show that the general public remain cut off from international networks, while authorities continue efforts to segregate users and provide selective access to favored groups,” the internet monitor said, adding the disruption has lasted 1,224 hours.

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