Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Iran Implements Internet Blackout Amidst Israel Cyberattack Fears
Because of the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, the Iranian government shut down most of the internet.
The government stated they did this because of the possibility of cyberattacks from Israel.
People in Iran can't easily get online or use popular apps like WhatsApp.
They can still use the government-approved websites, though.
Iran implemented a near-total internet blackout amid escalating tensions with Israel.
The Iranian government attributed the restrictions to alleged Israeli cyberattacks.
The blackout severely limited access to the internet for Iranian citizens.
VPN services and Western apps like WhatsApp and Instagram were blocked.
The National Information Network, a government-approved system, remained accessible.
- Who
- The Iranian government and Iranian citizens.
- What
- Iran implemented a near-total internet blackout.
- When
- Amidst rising tensions and conflict between Iran and Israel.
- Where
- Iran.
- Why
- The Iranian government cited alleged Israeli cyberattacks as the reason.
- Action
- Near-total internet blackout
- Time
- Around 5:30 PM local time
- Reason Given
- Alleged Israeli cyberattacks
- Impacted Services
- VPNs, Western apps (WhatsApp, Instagram)
- Unaffected Services
- National Information Network
Sources
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