Brind.
  1. Iran's Strait of Hormuz attacks and regional military escalation
  2. The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 internet access status while officials warn about security risks of internet use in Iran.

7 reports, 7 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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NetBlocks monitors internet access status while officials warn about security risks of internet use in Iran.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
NetBlocksMohammad Reza Aref

How it developed

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  1. Pezeshkian ordered internet access restoration amid connectivity slowdowns monitored by NetBlocks.1 source
  2. Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian and Mohammad Reza Aref, issued directives regarding internet access.Sub-event
  3. Officials issue warnings about internet security risks as NetBlocks monitors access status.1 source
  4. Mohammad Reza Aref commented on the first step toward regulated cyberspace access during the shutdown.1 source
  5. President ordered the reopening of international internet access, monitored by NetBlocks.1 source
  6. Aref commented on connectivity restoration while NetBlocks monitored the status.1 source
  7. Authorities are banning Starlink usage while activists smuggle receivers to bypass the internet shutdown in Iran.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.

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Within Iran's Strait of Hormuz attacks and regional military escalation

The entities involved

  • NetBlocks

    non-governmental organization that monitors cybersecurity and the governance of the Internet

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  • Mohammad Reza Aref

    First Vice President of Iran and reformist politician

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Coverage

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