Iran Experiences Near-Total Internet Shutdown Amid Military Tensions, Monitoring Group Reports

Tehran. Internet access across Iran has nearly collapsed, according to the online freedom monitoring organization NetBlocks. The organization stated that the country's national connectivity has dropped to about 4% of normal levels.

NetBlocks wrote in its Telegram post, 'Network data indicates that Iran is currently in a state of near-total internet blackout.' The organization noted that this situation coincides with ongoing military actions by the United States and Israel and is similar to measures adopted during the conflict with Israel last year.

Previously, in January, Iranians were largely unable to use the internet after the government tightened restrictions on online communications to suppress anti-government protests.

Meanwhile, an Israeli source indicated that preparations are underway for further attacks on Iran in the coming days if necessary. According to US sources, the US military is also on standby for further strikes for several more days. President Donald Trump had previously stated that the attack was massive and ongoing.