- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.
Monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Kentik tracked internet connectivity and measured traffic levels during the internet shutdowns that began in Iran following the outbreak of war on May 28, 2026.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
Monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Kentik tracked internet connectivity and measured traffic levels during the internet shutdowns that began in Iran following the outbreak of war on May 28, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Geopolitical tensions led to the suspension of internet services on May 26, 2026.Sub-event
- Citizens are using satellite internet (Starlink) to bypass government internet controls during conflict.Sub-event
- President Pezeshkian ordered the return of internet access despite global platforms remaining blocked following conflict-related shutdowns.Sub-event
- NetBlocks monitors connectivity issues in Iran, noting that residents of Tehran are facing high gigabyte prices due to the situation.Sub-event
- NetBlocks monitors internet access status while officials warn about security risks of internet use in Iran.Sub-event
- Iranian authorities restricted access to Instagram on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
Authorities restricted access to YouTube during the internet shutdown monitored by NetBlocks and Kentik.1 source
Technical monitoring of internet connectivity during Iran's internet blackouts.1 source
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Kentik analyzed the shutdown, NetBlocks monitored partial restoration, and Aref commented on access.1 source
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The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.Also in this story
- Iran seeks to keep Israel pinned down amid strategic tension over the Strait of Hormuz.
- US strikes on Iranian targets on May 28, 2026, escalated regional tensions and caused global financial markets to digest risk.
- Strikes were conducted on Iranian military sites along the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf.
- Iran targeted a US airbase in Bandar Abbas and blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, citing truce violations.