Internet disruptions in Iran entered their 87th consecutive day on Monday, exceeding 2,064 hours of continuous restrictions.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the global internet monitor NetBlocks reported that these prolonged restrictions have severely impacted the free flow of information within the country. The monitoring group emphasized that the ongoing blackouts make it increasingly difficult to obtain transparent information regarding executions and the inhumane conditions faced by detained critics, dissidents, and foreign tourists.
"This measure has further increased the daily uncertainty and inhumane conditions faced by imprisoned critics, dissidents, and tourists, removing any transparency regarding executions," NetBlocks stated in its official release. Experts warn that the prolonged digital blockade raises serious concerns regarding both information security and fundamental civil rights in Iran.
Iran has historically utilized internet shutdowns and digital censorship as a key tool to manage domestic unrest and restrict communication during periods of political sensitivity. Human rights organizations frequently warn that such digital blockades prevent the documentation of human rights abuses and isolate the domestic population from the international community.
