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Iran internet blackout has now lasted over 60 hours: monitor

Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has lasted more than 60 hours amid ongoing protests, with monitors warning the shutdown threatens public safety and access to information.

Published January 11,2026
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The nationwide shutdown of the internet in Iran during protests against the authorities remains in place and has now lasted more than 60 hours, monitor Netblocks said on Sunday.

"The censorship measure presents a direct threat to the safety and wellbeing of Iranians at a key moment for the country's future," it said on X, adding that the blackout is "now past the 60 hour mark".