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March 2, 2026
The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
Iran is facing widespread internet disruptions following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.
TL;DR
- Iran is experiencing a near-total internet blackout, with connectivity at approximately 1% of ordinary levels for over 48 hours.
- Independent watchdog NetBlocks attributes the shutdown to the regime, a tactic previously used during civil unrest.
- Reports suggest U.S. and Israeli actors have carried out cyberattacks on Iranian internet infrastructure.
- These cyberattacks have reportedly targeted government-aligned news websites and a popular religious calendar app.
- Iranian-aligned threat actors are also reportedly initiating reconnaissance and denial-of-service attacks.
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