Dossier
internet shutdown
Coverage of internet shutdown in the Nexus archive.
- A broken economy and an emboldened regime: Iranians abandoned to endure fallout from war
The US-Israel war has damaged Iran's economy and strengthened the regime, leaving many Iranians exhausted and pessimistic. Fears of worsening repression and an internet shutdown that began when the war started on 28 February have fueled uncertainty.
- Iranians back online after monthslong shutdown, but still face heavy restrictions
Iranians have regained online access after a months-long internet shutdown, with connectivity at 86% of pre-cutoff levels. The shutdown began during nationwide anti-regime protests in January, and restrictions remain in place despite the partial restoration.