News Center — Since the start of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, the country has experienced a widespread internet service disruption, depriving millions of residents of access to the global network, which has directly impacted citizens' ability to follow news and communicate with the outside world.

According to a report issued by the global internet monitoring organization Netblocks, published on Saturday, April 4, public access to the global internet has been cut in Iran since the start of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

According to the report, this restriction has led to a digital isolation of ordinary individuals, as only specific users are allowed access to the restricted global internet through multi-step "white SIM cards." These cards require several security verification steps and are not permitted for public use.

Under these circumstances, most users are forced to resort to the national domestic network or VPN and Tor tools to communicate abroad, but using these tools involves difficulty and legal risks.

Netblocks described the current restrictions as one of the longest and most severe internet blackout cases in Iran, warning that the situation has severely limited people's access to information and communication with family and businesses.