Iran’s internet blockade has entered its 73rd consecutive day on May 12, according to NetBlocks, marking the longest nationwide internet disruption ever recorded in any country. The shutdown has sparked fierce debate both inside and outside Iran: between those who see it as a legitimate wartime security measure and those who view it as an instrument of political repression. That debate has now reached the highest levels of the Iranian government itself, with cabinet ministers, judiciary officials, and security bodies openly disagreeing over the policy’s justification and future.
The Kill Switch State: Iran's Internet…
Iran’s internet blockade has entered its 73rd consecutive day on May 12, according to NetBlocks, marking the longest nationwide internet disruption ever recorded in any country. The shutdown has sparked fierce debate both inside and outside Iran: between those who see it as a legitimate wartime security measure and those who view it as an instrument of political repression. That debate has now reached the highest levels of the Iranian government itself, with cabinet ministers, judiciary officials, and security bodies openly disagreeing over the policy’s justification and future.