NetBlocks confirms 17-day internet blackout across Iran

Iran has now been without internet access for 17 consecutive days, totaling 384 hours, monitoring group NetBlocks said in a post on X.

⚠️ Update: The internet blackout in #Iran is entering its 17th day after 384 hours. Over the last day a decline has been tracked in reserved telecoms network infrastructure, further reducing VPN availability and sending some whitelisted users and NIN services offline. https://t.co/xFVkYHiHDr pic.twitter.com/zxXYqX7GPO

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) March 16, 2026

“The internet blackout in Iran is entering its 17th day after 384 hours. Over the last day a decline has been tracked in reserved telecoms network infrastructure, further reducing VPN availability and sending some whitelisted users and NIN services offline,” NetBlocks stated.

The prolonged shutdown has further restricted online communication and access to digital services across the country, compounding ongoing concerns about information flow and connectivity in Iran.

By Vafa Guliyeva