In the middle of escalating military tensions with Israel, Iran has announced a temporary restriction on internet access across several regions of the country.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Iranian Ministry of Communications released an official statement claiming the internet blackout was imposed to "protect citizens and national infrastructure" from enemy threats during wartime.
“Due to increased threats against the lives and property of Iranian citizens, we have temporarily limited internet access in some areas,” the ministry stated.
⚠️ Near-Total Internet Blackout Reported
The move comes shortly after a report by UK-based internet watchdog NetBlocks, which confirmed a near-complete internet blackout in multiple provinces of Iran. This blackout has significantly affected banking services, communications, and digital systems across the nation.
Experts suggest that the restriction is not just censorship, but part of a broader cyber-defense strategy as Iran faces relentless cyberattacks during the war.
💻 Iran Under Heavy Cyber Assault
Since the onset of hostilities with Israel, Iran has reportedly suffered a wave of cyberattacks targeting its:
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Banking systems
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Telecommunications infrastructure
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Public sector networks
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Military databases
Sources claim many of these attacks are state-sponsored or coordinated by pro-Israel hacker groups.
A cyber security expert told Middle East Tech Wire:
“Iran's response is tactical. By limiting digital exposure, they reduce the attack surface and prevent sensitive information from leaking during wartime.”
🌍 International Reaction
While some human rights groups have criticized the move as an attempt to silence internal dissent, Iranian officials insist that this is a necessary wartime defense mechanism.
With modern warfare increasingly waged in digital domains, control of information is becoming just as critical as control of airspace or territory.
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