<2> After US-Israel Attacks, 90 Million Iranians Lose Internet Connectivity
<3> Iran’s Internet Blackout: A Result of the US-Israel Attacks?
With the recent wave of attacks by the US and Israel, Iran has been plunged into a near-total internet blackout, with national connectivity at 4% of ordinary levels, according to internet monitoring experts at NetBlocks. This sudden loss of internet connectivity has left 90 million Iranians without access to the international web.
<3> The Iranian Government’s Crackdown on the Internet
The Iranian government has made progress in allowing only a subset of people with security clearance to access the international web, experts said. This move is a result of the regime’s brutal crackdown earlier this year. After previous internet shutdowns, some platforms never returned. The Iranian government blocked Instagram after the internet shutdown and protests in 2022, and the popular messaging app Telegram following protests in 2018.
<3> International Atomic Energy Agency’s Response
The International Atomic Energy Agency announced an hour ago that they’re “closely monitoring developments” and keeping in contact with countries in the region. They’re also urging “restraint to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region.”
<3> Images from Iran’s Capital
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