New data has been released regarding the ongoing internet restrictions in Iran.
The Operative Information Center-OMM, citing the internet monitoring firm NetBlocks, reports that the country has entered its 76th day of a continuous digital blockade. According to the data, full internet access has not been restored even after 1,800 hours of significant disruptions.
In a statement published on the X platform, NetBlocks noted that the restrictions have resulted in a "class-based tiered system" of connectivity. This mechanism allows access only to specific groups while the general public remains largely excluded from the global information flow. The monitoring service emphasized that the systematic nature of these restrictions continues to hinder the free exchange of information within the country.
Internet shutdowns and digital censorship are often employed by various administrations in the region during periods of heightened social or political tension to manage the narrative and restrict coordination. Such prolonged outages typically result in substantial economic consequences, impacting digital commerce and limiting the population's access to international educational and communication resources. This 76-day period marks one of the most significant digital interventions recorded in the neighboring state's recent history.
