Iran’s Internet Blackout: Governance by Disconnection

A prolonged digital shutdown is crippling the economy, deepening social fractures, and exposing a crisis of governance What was once considered an emergency measure has, in Iran, evolved into a defining feature of governance: the systematic restriction of internet access. Recent data suggests that, at certain points—even as recently as early 2026—access to the […] The post Iran’s Internet Blackout: Governance by Disconnection appeared first on Iran News Update.