NetBlocks: Iran marks 80th day without internet as digital silence persists VIDEO

Iran has entered its 80th day of a nationwide internet shutdown, lasting more than 1,896 hours, internet monitoring group NetBlocks reports.

“Today marks the 80th day of Iran's internet blackout, with the shutdown passing 1896 hours. Meanwhile, pro-regime content floods social media, as Iranians seeking to get pro/whitelist access say they are being asked to meet a quota of daily propaganda posts, policed by AI,” the group said.

🗓️ Today marks the 80th day of #Iran's internet blackout, with the shutdown passing 1896 hours. Meanwhile, pro-regime content floods social media, as Iranians seeking to get pro/whitelist access say they are being asked to meet a quota of daily propaganda posts, policed by AI. pic.twitter.com/U1fQ1MvKAf

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) May 18, 2026

According to Iran International, Iranians in San Jose, California, held a car rally on May 17 in support of the Iranian people and in protest against the ongoing internet blackout following nationwide unrest in January. The demonstration has been taking place for four consecutive weeks.

Iranians in San Jose, California held a car rally on Sunday for the fourth consecutive week in support of people in Iran and in protest over Iran's internet shutdowns following the nationwide uprising in January. pic.twitter.com/Lb8TliYM3j

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) May 18, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada