Iran internet blackout surpasses 1,000 hours: Internet watchdog

Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown has exceeded 1,000 hours, according to data that was shared Saturday by internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

In a post on US social media company X, NetBlocks said, “1000 hours,” alongside a graph showing network connectivity in Iran dropping from near-normal levels to around 1% in early March and remaining at that level through April 10.

Previous reports by NetBlocks and international media said the shutdown began Feb. 28 following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began Feb. 28, which have reportedly killed more than 3,000 Iranians, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The blackout has since stretched beyond 40 days, making it one of the longest nationwide internet disruptions recorded, with most users limited to heavily restricted domestic networks.