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Iran internet blackout enters 12th week, NetBlocks says

May 16, 2026, 09:41 GMT+1

Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 12th week and is now in its 78th day, internet monitor NetBlocks said, describing the shutdown as an unprecedented disruption for a country of 90 million people.

NetBlocks said the blackout has left Iran largely offline and continues to erode human rights, the economy and basic liberties at scale.

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