Iran is experiencing a widespread internet blackout as cyber activity intensifies alongside the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Monitoring groups reported national connectivity collapsing to just a fraction of normal levels, leaving tens of millions unable to communicate online while multiple digital services went offline.
The disruption coincided with reports of coordinated cyber operations targeting Iranian infrastructure, including government websites and applications, shortly after military tensions escalated in the region.
Security researchers and regional media say hackers struck several Iranian platforms, while internet monitoring organizations detected a near-total outage across the country.
Some analysts believe the blackout may be a combination of external cyber pressure and internal traffic restrictions designed to control information flow during the crisis. Connectivity reportedly dropped to around 1–4% of normal usage at certain points.
Reports also indicated that widely used apps and news portals were disrupted or inaccessible as the attacks unfolded.
Cybersecurity experts warn the digital confrontation could continue, with both state-aligned and independent hacking groups expected to escalate activity.
Researchers say cyber operations have increasingly become part of modern warfare because they can disrupt communications and infrastructure without direct physical engagement.
Iranian-linked groups have previously carried out retaliatory campaigns in similar situations, raising concerns that additional attacks may spread beyond the region to foreign organisations and businesses.
The outage remains ongoing, and there is no confirmed timeline for full restoration of internet services across the country.