Internet restrictions in Iran have reached their 75th consecutive day, according to NetBlocks, an organization that monitors global digital rights and internet governance.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the organization shared these findings on the X social media platform. According to the data, the ongoing internet disruption has surpassed 1,776 hours, highlighting a severe and systematic restriction of the digital space within the country.
NetBlocks emphasized that the current limitations are fueling significant concerns regarding state surveillance, corruption, and an increase in online fraud. The organization further noted that government-backed "professional" internet schemes and the implementation of selective "white-list" systems may be utilized for profit-seeking motives while simultaneously undermining the digital security of ordinary users.
This prolonged digital blockade follows a pattern of increasing state control over information flows in the region. Such restrictions often impact economic activity, limiting the ability of businesses to operate internationally and hindering citizens' access to global communication platforms. International human rights organizations have frequently criticized these measures as a violation of the fundamental right to information and freedom of expression.
