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Iran's Internet Connectivity Plummets Amid Hostilities, Warns UN

3/11/2026

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In Iran, internet connectivity has plummeted to about 1% of normal levels, severely limiting civilian access to vital information during ongoing hostilities.
Authorities use targeted measures to suppress communication while maintaining their own messaging channels.
This tactic, seen in past conflicts, allows governments to control narratives and spread propaganda.
The United Nations warns these restrictions hinder access to safety information, threatening crisis decisions.

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Story summary

In Iran, internet connectivity has plummeted to about 1% of normal levels, severely limiting civilian access to vital information during ongoing hostilities.
Authorities use targeted measures to suppress communication while maintaining their own messaging channels.
This tactic, seen in past conflicts, allows governments to control narratives and spread propaganda.
The United Nations warns these restrictions hinder access to safety information, threatening crisis decisions.