More than a week into the nationwide blackout, the Iran internet shutdown has cut off connectivity for an estimated 92 million people, according to researchers cited in reports. Experts said the outage had already surpassed 170 hours at the time of reporting, placing it among the longest countrywide shutdowns linked to unrest.
Authorities reportedly restricted internet and phone access as anti government protests spread across Iran in late 2025. Rights groups cited in coverage estimated hundreds of protest locations nationwide, alongside claims of heavy casualties during the crackdown.
Key reported developments:
- The shutdown initially also disrupted some government institutions before limited access returned for parts of the economy.
- A small, unclear number of people reportedly used smuggled satellite internet terminals: officials allegedly criminalized ownership and seized devices.
- The UK reportedly closed its Tehran embassy and evacuated staff, while Iran temporarily shut its airspace midweek.
