# Ministry of Information and Communications Technology

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Fourth Week — Blackout persists with no official timeline for restoration amid escalating regional tensions.
- **2026-03-15**: Two-Week Mark — International human rights bodies issue formal condemnations; business interruption claims begin to surface.
- **2026-03-05**: Total Blackout — Global connectivity drops to near zero as the government severs international gateways.
- **2026-02-28**: Initial Disruption — Mobile data networks and major ISPs report significant throttling across Tehran and major cities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran's Month-Long Internet Blackout Signals Escalating Geopolitical Risk
2026-03-22 08:55:38 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Iran's nationwide internet blackout has entered its fourth consecutive week, marking one of the longest state-mandated disruptions in the country's history. Driven by heightening war concerns, the shutdown presents severe challenges for international legal compliance, digital rights, and regional business operations.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/iran-internet-blackout-war-concerns-regtech

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