Internet has been blocked in Iran for four weeks, and most residents are deprived of access to independent news sources and are limited in communication with the outside world, writes LETA citing DPA.
The organization "NetBlocks" reported on Saturday that exactly a month ago the country plunged into "digital darkness" when authorities shut down access to the global internet.
The internet blockade continues, "violating the rights of the people of Iran to communicate and access information," said "NetBlocks". This is the longest continuous internet blockade in the country's history.
Since the attack by Israel and the United States on the country on February 28, most Iranians have access only to a limited internal network, where only state-approved content is available.
At the same time, a small portion of the military and ruling structures continues to use the internet without restrictions. Iran's state media also publish their materials on platforms like "Telegram" and "X", which are blocked within the country.
Due to communication disruptions, online commerce has nearly collapsed, affecting hundreds of thousands of businesses. Many sellers rely on social networks like "Instagram" to promote their goods and services.
