Iran’s 1,104‑Hour Internet Shutdown Coincides With Full US Naval Blockade of Ports

Iran’s 1,104‑Hour Internet Shutdown Coincides With Full US Naval Blockade of Ports

Iran remains cut off from the global internet for 47 days, with 1,104 hours of blackout, as US forces enforce a full naval blockade of Iranian ports. The move has deepened Iran’s isolation, crippling trade and communication amid escalating regional tensions.

Two Pictures of Iran’s Internet: From “Gradual Reopening” at Home to a “47-Day Shutdown”

Domestic reports speak of limited reopening and privileged access, while most Iranians remain cut off after more than six weeks. Domestic media outlets such as Donya-ye Eqtesad reported on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, an “increase in access to the international internet for some groups” and the possibility of a “gradual reopening.” They referred to limited access for academics for research purposes, as well as programmers’ restricted use of certai…

Disconnected Nation: How Internet Shutdowns Are Strangling Iran’s Economy

Prolonged internet restrictions in Iran—justified under “security conditions”—are crippling businesses, accelerating unemployment, and deepening an already fragile economic crisis. Despite a temporary halt in military tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, widespread internet restrictions inside Iran remain firmly in place. While officials have announced limited restoration of international connectivity for select businesses und…