- 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.
NetBlocks monitors connectivity issues in Iran, noting that residents of Tehran are facing high gigabyte prices due to the situation.
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What happened
NetBlocks monitors connectivity issues in Iran, noting that residents of Tehran are facing high gigabyte prices due to the situation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Monitoring organizations confirm connectivity issues and pricing hikes in Tehran, Iran.1 source
Monitoring of internet traffic and connectivity in Iran on May 27.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Geopolitical tensions led to the suspension of internet services on May 26, 2026.
- Citizens are using satellite internet (Starlink) to bypass government internet controls during conflict.
- Iranian authorities restricted access to Instagram on May 27, 2026.
The entities involved
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NetBlocks
non-governmental organization that monitors cybersecurity and the governance of the Internet
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Tehran
capital city of Iran
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Kentik
American Internet measurement company
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