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Internet collapses across Iran, say web-monitoring firms


It’s unclear what is causing a “near-total” internet blackout in Iran.

Internet connectivity in Iran almost completely disappeared on Wednesday, according to web monitoring firms, as war with Israel enters its sixth day. Iran has also experienced several cyberattacks since the start of this latest conflict, including the hacks of a major Iranian bank and crypto exchange. “Numerous Iranian service providers now offline in second national Internet blackout in as many days,” Madory wrote on X.

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