Iran marks 40th day of nationwide internet shutdown despite US truce

Iran has entered the 40th day of a nationwide internet blackout, with access to the global internet cut off for over 936 hours since February 28, according to monitoring group NetBlocks.

The group highlighted that censorship measures continue amid the conflict, leaving the Iranian population largely disconnected, even as the US and Iranian authorities claim a truce.

⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has entered its 40th day after 936 hours of near-total disconnection from the outside world.

The wartime censorship measure continues even as the US and Iran regimes each declare victory, with the Iranian people once again left in the dark. pic.twitter.com/yb7xVOydJ6

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) April 8, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada