Iran Faces Record-Breaking 57-Day Nationwide Internet Blackout
Summary
Iran has experienced a record-breaking 57-day nationwide internet blackout starting February 28, severely impacting its economy and disconnecting over 90 million citizens from the world amid regional security tensions.
Key Points
- Iran has been under a complete nationwide internet blackout for 57 days, the longest ever recorded globally.
- The internet shutdown began on February 28 amid regional instability following US-Israel attacks and is justified by the Iranian government citing war and security concerns.
- The blackout has severely disrupted banking, online businesses, and transportation, causing an estimated $2.5 billion economic loss.
- Iranian authorities are using military-grade jammers to block satellite internet services like Starlink, further isolating the country digitally.
