Iran internet blackout enters 20th day, longest on record

Iran is experiencing its longest recorded internet shutdown, with connectivity disrupted for more than 456 hours, according to monitoring group NetBlocks.

As reported by Caliber.Az, citing a post by NetBlocks on X, the ongoing blackout has now entered its 20th day, leaving the general public without access to international internet services.

⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has entered its 20th day, with international connectivity unavailable to the general public for over 456 hours.

The incident is now the longest recorded shutdown in Iran's history, surpassing the blackout imposed during protests in January. pic.twitter.com/DovE5nA6AT

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) March 19, 2026

"Update: Iran's internet blackout has entered its 20th day, with international connectivity unavailable to the general public for over 456 hours.

The incident is now the longest recorded shutdown in Iran's history, surpassing the blackout imposed during protests in January," the statement said.

By Tamilla Hasanova