As Iran continues to experience one of its longest internet disruptions, Amnesty International on Friday, April 10, pointed to the regime’s repeated history of restricting internet access in the country and called for an immediate end to the situation.
People in Iran have lived under digital darkness for 1000 hours. Authorities have cut off 90+ million from the outside world since 28 February, preventing people from accessing essential information and contacting loved ones. Authorities must immediately restore internet access. pic.twitter.com/iP5Z68NOFu
— Amnesty Iran (@AmnestyIran) April 10, 2026
In a statement, the organization said that as the internet shutdown approaches nearly 1,000 hours, officials of Iran’s regime must “immediately restore internet access.” The message emphasized that Iranian citizens have been living in digital darkness during this period and reminded that internet access is a fundamental human right and critically important in times of crisis.
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According to data published by NetBlocks, the internet disruption in Iran has entered its 42nd day and has exceeded 984 hours; a figure that places this event among the longest internet shutdowns in the world and once again highlights Iran’s position among countries with severe internet restrictions.
1000 hours. pic.twitter.com/9nr87aSycJ
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) April 10, 2026
Widespread internet shutdowns in Iran have repeatedly occurred in the past and are recognized as one of the regime’s control tools in dealing with crises and protests. The previous record for such restrictions dates back to January 2026, during which access to the free internet was completely blocked for 21 days.
Amnesty International also warned that cutting people off from the outside world, in addition to blocking the free flow of information, can expose citizens’ safety and lives to serious threats.
The continuation of this situation comes as reports indicate widespread damage to online businesses and the digital economy. At the same time, many citizens have been forced to use circumvention tools to access the internet—an action that, in addition to economic costs, also carries significant security risks.
