How Iranians get around the internet blackout despite the risks and cost

Middle East Eye · March 20, 2026 Protests

How Iranians get around the internet blackout despite the risks and cost Since the start of the US - Israeli war on Iran , Iranian authorities have sharply restricted access to the internet. According to NetBlocks, a group that monitors internet access worldwide, Iran has experienced a near-total blackout for 20 consecutive days. Connectivity has dropped to less than one percent.

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