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Iran's Internet Blackout Enters 38th Day, Severing Global Links

Reliability

Corroborated

Based on 30 sources, 1 official

Source Diversity
Official (1)Major Media (24)Research (5)
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Publications (26)

Sources (30)
18 sources share identical headlines across 3 outlets (wire service copies)

Fact-Checking

44 claims

Iran is experiencing an internet shutdown.

Official11 backing sources

The internet shutdown began in late February 2026, shortly after the first US-Israel strikes.

2 backing sources

The internet shutdown has lasted more than 38 days as of early April 2026.

5 backing sources

Open Questions

5 questions
What specific military or security events triggered the internet shutdown on 28 February 2026?
How many people have been directly affected by the internet shutdown in terms of economic loss or information deprivation?
What is the current status of the National Information Network (NIN) and its accessibility for ordinary Iranians?
Are there any ongoing diplomatic or international efforts to restore internet access in Iran?
What is the Iranian government's official justification for the prolonged internet shutdown beyond the initial war context?
Duration of the internet shutdownfactual

The internet shutdown has lasted more than 38 days as of early April 2026.

According to The Guardian - World
vs.

The internet shutdown has lasted 40 days as of early April 2026.

According to RUV - Erlent

Context: This discrepancy affects the understanding of the shutdown's length, which is a key metric for its severity and historical comparison.

Internet connectivity levelsfactual

Less than 2% of Iran's population is currently connected to the internet.

According to The Independent - Main
vs.

Internet connectivity is at around 1% of normal levels.

According to Aftonbladet, Sydsvenskan

Context: The difference in metrics (population vs. normal levels) and values could lead to confusion about the extent of connectivity loss.

Cost of VPNs/configsfactual

The price of 'configs' has reached between 500,000 to 1 million tomans per gigabyte (approximately £7 to £15).

According to The Independent - Main
vs.

VPN costs have 'skyrocketed' to around £15 ($20) for a gigabyte of data.

According to BBC News

Context: Variations in reported prices may reflect different products or methods, impacting assessments of affordability for Iranians.

This article was produced by Reed News using AI. All claims are cross-referenced against multiple sources.