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Iran’s Internet Blackout Enters Second Day During U.S.-Israel Strikes

Independent trackers report a state‑enforced shutdown that has left national connectivity near zero.

Overview

  • NetBlocks measured national connectivity dropping to roughly 4% before flattening close to zero, with Cloudflare reporting traffic near zero across major regions.
  • Network data show the blackout followed reported strikes on a Tehran compound, with disruption starting around 07:10 UTC and nationwide connectivity collapsing by about 08:30 UTC.
  • The U.S. confirms Operation Epic Fury with coordinated strikes alongside Israel, and President Donald Trump says the campaign aims to eliminate imminent threats.
  • Several Iranian news sites, including IRNA and ISNA, reported sophisticated cyberattacks shortly before or during the shutdown, complicating local reporting.
  • Reports say compounds linked to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masud Pezeshkian were targeted and that both were moved to secure locations, while casualty claims remain unverified.