Iran's Internet Blackout Becomes Longest Nationwide Shutdown on Record

KATHMANDU. The internet blackout in Iran, imposed immediately following the attacks by the US and Israel on February 28, has become the 'longest' nationwide shutdown ever recorded, according to NetBlocks, an internet monitoring and analysis organization, on Sunday.

NetBlocks stated in a tweet, "Iran's internet disruption is the longest nationwide internet shutdown ever recorded in any country. It has remained offline for 864 consecutive hours, marking the 37th day."