Iran’s Internet Blackout: Cutting Connections to Control Chaos
As Iran and Israel exchange fire, the Iranian regime deploys its trusty internet shutdown strategy. Internet connectivity in Iran plummeted by 54%, then 49%, and then 90% in three days. While the Ministry of Communication calls it a “temporary restriction,” citizens call it the latest episode of “Guess What’s Happening.”
Hot Take:
Iran’s got a new way to ghost its citizens, and it’s called “Internet Blackout.” They’ve turned connectivity into a game of hide and seek, but spoiler alert: the regime always wins. If internet connectivity were a horror movie, Iran’s would be the one where everyone keeps dropping their phones in terror.
Key Points:
- Iran’s internet shutdowns are a tool for regime control, especially during conflicts.
- Recent shutdowns are tied to escalations with Israel, leaving citizens in the dark.
- The Ministry of Communications claims restrictions are for preventing cyberattacks.
- Iran’s National Information Network (NIN) offers limited and insecure alternatives.
- Internet blackouts are a global trend, used by other countries for “security” reasons.
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