Iran’s Internet Outage Extends to 192 Hours as Blackout Enters Second Week
Iran’s internet access across the country remains tightly restricted through Sunday (8 March). The nationwide network blackout has officially entered its second week, according to the latest report from a global internet monitoring organisation.
NetBlocks, in a post on the X platform on Sunday morning (8 March), confirmed that the disruption had lasted nine consecutive days with no signs of full restoration.
“Update: It is Sunday morning in Iran where the internet blackout is continuing into its second week, with this incident entering its ninth day at hour 192,” NetBlocks wrote.
Although the network’s technical infrastructure in Iran is reported to still be functioning, the organisation noted that residents are only given access to a very limited domestic network (intranet), effectively cutting communications with the outside world.
The information blackout comes amid a tense security situation. According to official Tehran authorities, more than 1,200 people have been reported killed since the US and Israel air strikes hit Iran on 28 February.
The dead include Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, as well as several senior military officials. In addition, more than 10,000 people are reported injured as a result of the sequence of attacks.
As a form of self-defence, Tehran launched waves of drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli military positions and Gulf states hosting US military assets.
The escalation of the conflict not only disrupts domestic communications but also rattles the global economy. The world now fears energy supply stability following a sharp decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
That strategic passage is the world’s energy lifeline, with around 20 million barrels of oil passing daily. Disruptions in this region are feared to trigger a significant spike in crude oil prices.
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