The widespread internet blackout in Iran has eliminated the ability to communicate with people inside the country. In such a situation, accurate information about the condition of citizens amid wartime circumstances is not being published, and the regime’s narratives are not considered reliable by the public.
Since Thursday, June 19, internet access in Iran has been effectively cut off entirely, eliminating the possibility of independent reporting on the current situation by journalists and citizen-reporters.
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Since Thursday, the internet has been almost completely cut off across Iran. This is not merely a technical disruption but a deliberate and organized act by Iran’s regime.
While Iran’s regime has not even sounded air raid sirens for its citizens, it has resorted to a total internet shutdown—the only remaining tool for communication, spreading awareness, and even saving lives.
On the other hand, Iranians living abroad now face serious obstacles in communicating with their families inside the country, and the ongoing wartime conditions have intensified the psychological distress caused by this disconnection.
Internet restrictions in Iran became more severe starting Tuesday, June 17.
While FATA Police (a cybercrime and morality enforcement unit) claimed that the disruption was due to “cyberattacks,” many social media users believe that Iran’s regime has deliberately restricted citizens’ access to the open internet to prevent the dissemination and spread of accurate information about recent developments.
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Iran’s regime has previously used internet blackouts as a tool for suppression.
During the November 2019 protests, which resulted in the killing of more than 1,500 people, access to the global internet in Iran was completely shut down for several days.
Likewise, during the nationwide uprising of 2022, many parts of the country experienced internet shutdowns or severe restrictions at various times.
