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Iran’s 47-day internet blackout deepens amid escalating regional tensions
Updated On: 15 April, 2026 05:19 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
While limited domestic networks continue to function, access to international platforms remains severely restricted. Experts say this has created a significant information vacuum, limiting the flow of independent news and restricting communication with the outside world

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Iran’s prolonged digital shutdown has entered its 47th day, with internet monitoring organisations warning of an unprecedented level of disruption as the country remains largely cut off from global connectivity. The situation has raised serious concerns about access to information, communication, and civil liberties during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions, reported ANI.
1,104 Hours of Digital Isolation Raises Alarm
According to NetBlocks, Iran has now experienced over 1,104 hours of near-total international internet disruption. The watchdog described the blackout as one of the most extensive in recent history, effectively isolating millions of citizens from the global digital ecosystem, reported ANI.

