A global internet monitoring group, NetBlocks, has reported that the ongoing internet blackout imposed by the Government of Iran has entered its second month, raising fresh concerns over access to information and economic survival for citizens.
In a post on X, NetBlocks stated that authorities in Iran cut off access to the global internet two months ago, effectively isolating millions from online communication and services.
The shutdown follows an earlier widescale telecommunications disruption this year, which occurred during one of the deadliest crackdowns in the 47-year history of the Islamic Republic. Rights advocates had at the time accused authorities of attempting to prevent citizens from sharing evidence of abuses with the outside world.
The continued blackout is now compounding economic challenges, particularly as tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Tehran intensify, contributing to rising unemployment and financial uncertainty.
Residents say the disruption has cut off critical income streams. A woman in her 50s from Isfahan noted that many women working remotely have lost access to job opportunities that depend on internet connectivity.
Somayeh, an online German language instructor, told CNN that the situation has become increasingly difficult.
“Nothing works properly anymore,” she said, adding that beyond the drop in income, the uncertainty surrounding the blackout has made daily life more stressful.
Observers warn that unless connectivity is restored, the prolonged disruption could further deepen economic hardship and limit access to essential services for millions of Iranians.