Iran Faces Nationwide Internet Outage Amid Protests

Iran is experiencing a nationwide internet blackout, with live network data showing a sharp decline in connectivity, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

“The incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment,” NetBlocks said in a post on X, The Caspian Post reports.

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show #Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout; the incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment 📉 pic.twitter.com/vKpVUUmNJs

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) January 8, 2026

The blackout comes amid ongoing demonstrations, raising concerns over access to information and communication for the public during a sensitive period.