- Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz instability
- 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.
President Pezeshkian ordered the return of internet access despite global platforms remaining blocked following conflict-related shutdowns.
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What happened
President Pezeshkian ordered the return of internet access despite global platforms remaining blocked following conflict-related shutdowns.
Who's involved
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Part of
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.
- NetBlocks monitors internet access status while officials warn about security risks of internet use in Iran.
- Iranian authorities restricted access to Instagram on May 27, 2026.
Within Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz instability
The entities involved
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YouTube
American video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.
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Masoud Pezeshkian
9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026)
Related events
- A US/Israeli operation against Iran has begun, coinciding with the signing of an MOU regarding sanctions relief and safe passage.
- Pezeshkian dismissed incoming US sanctions while Trump stated no timetable for restarting Iran talks, amid Iranian actions against foreign media.
- Netanyahu's political situation is cited as a motive for escalation, potentially leading to a US-Israeli attack on Iran.
- Public is watching videos about the Iran crisis, which is disrupting global trade.