Iran is experiencing a massive Blackout after internet connectivity across the country dropped to extremely low levels. Global internet monitoring organization NetBlocks reported that Iran has been almost completely offline for nearly six days.
According to NetBlocks, the country’s internet activity fell to about 1% of its normal level. This drastic drop has effectively created a nationwide digital Blackout, cutting millions of people off from the global online network.
The shutdown has made communication inside and outside the country extremely difficult. Many residents cannot access social media, messaging services, or news websites. The situation has also created a serious information Blackout for international media outlets.
Journalists and global organizations say the restrictions make it difficult to confirm reports from inside Iran. News agencies have struggled to verify information because communication channels remain limited.
Internet shutdowns are often used during times of political tension or conflict. Experts say such measures can limit the spread of information and reduce online coordination during unrest.
Earlier this year, Iranian authorities also imposed internet restrictions during anti-government protests. Rights groups raised concerns about censorship and the restriction of free information flow during those incidents.
The latest digital Blackout comes as military tensions in the region continue to rise. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh day with increasing violence.
Heavy airstrikes have reportedly targeted Iran’s capital Tehran and several other cities. Israeli officials said the latest attacks focused on government and military infrastructure.
Reports also indicate that the United States carried out strikes using Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. The aircraft reportedly dropped bunker-busting bombs on underground missile facilities. The information was shared by Brad Cooper of United States Central Command.
Large explosions have been reported across several Iranian cities. These include Tehran, Shiraz, Qom, Isfahan, and Kermanshah.
Iran’s Red Crescent has reported at least 1,332 deaths so far. Many of the victims are believed to be civilians affected by the ongoing strikes.
Iranian officials say the country will expand retaliatory operations in response to the attacks. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that military strikes could intensify in the coming days.
An investigation is also underway after a deadly strike hit a girls’ primary school in Minab. The attack reportedly killed several children.
UNICEF has reported at least 181 child deaths linked to the conflict so far. United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has called for a transparent and urgent investigation into the incident.
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The continuing Blackout and ongoing fighting have raised serious concerns about humanitarian conditions and access to reliable information inside Iran.
