NetBlocks: Internet blackout in Iran enters 48th day

The internet shutdown in Iran has continued into its 48th day, according to monitoring group NetBlocks, which says the disruption remains one of the most extensive censorship measures recorded in a connected society.

In a statement, NetBlocks said the blackout has now lasted 1,128 hours and has had an estimated economic impact of around $1.8 billion, based on its COST methodology, in addition to broader human rights implications.

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“Metrics show the internet blackout in #Iran is ongoing into its 48th day after 1128 hours,” the organization said, adding that the scale and severity of the disruption are “unsurpassed in a connected society.”

By Sabina Mammadli