Iran 30 days into Internet blackout, isolating millionsAFP, PARISIran’s nationwide Internet blackout on Sunday entered its 30th consecutive day, leaving millions cut off from information and communications since the war with the US and Israel began. Iran’s Internet “blackout has now entered day 30 as the nationwide censorship measure continues into its fifth week after 696 hours,” Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said on social media on Sunday. While the domestic Intranet remains operational — supporting local messaging apps, banking platforms and other services — access to the global Internet has been severely restricted. A couple pose for a selfie on a beach by the Caspian Sea in Sorkhrud, Iran, on Tuesday last week. “We get updates from friends and family by phone, but it’s very difficult, we’re constantly stressed,” the 37-year-old added.

Source: Taipei Times March 30, 2026 18:10 UTC