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Iran’s Internet Blackout Adds New Dangers for Civilians Amid Israeli Bombings
Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information.
Iranian news agency Khabar posted on its Telegram channel that international internet access in the country had been “temporarily restricted to prevent enemy abuse,” citing the Ministry of Communications. “In a climate of fear, where people are simply trying to stay connected with loved ones, many are turning to these insecure platforms out of desperation,” he posted online, telling WIRED that a messaging app called Bale appears to be getting attention. Iran is not the first country to restrict people’s access to the internet—and uncensored information—with the potential justification of protecting cybersecurity or security more broadly, says Lukasz Olejnik, an independent consultant and visiting senior research fellow at the Kings’ College London’s Department of War Studies.
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