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Iran's Internet Goes Dark for 12 Days: Access Now Slams Shutdown as War Rages

Tehran's streets echo with distant blasts, but inside homes, screens stay black. Access Now is raging against Iran's 12-day internet shutdown, demanding lights back on amid escalating war.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 4 min read
Darkened smartphone screens in Tehran amid Iran's ongoing internet blackout and war explosions in background

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Iran's 98% internet drop-off entered day 12 amid war, cutting millions from vital info. 𝕏
  • Access Now demands full restoration and pushes D2C satellites as shutdown-proof alternative. 𝕏
  • Blackouts exacerbate disinformation and harm; satellite tech offers hope but risks corporate profiteering. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Access Now

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