Iranian authorities have imposed nationwide internet restrictions multiple times in 2026, including a roughly 20-day outage in January tied to economic protests and an 88-day near-total blackout from late February through late May during U.S.-Israeli strikes and related unrest. Partial restoration since May has produced tiered access under the “Internet Pro” framework, with filtered speeds, blocked platforms, and limited VPN effectiveness for most users while select businesses retain broader connectivity. A reported October 21 directive from higher authorities calls for immediate international cutoffs if conflict resumes, a decision historically routed through the Supreme National Security Council. Recent localized disruptions in Khuzestan province amid ongoing protests illustrate the government’s continued reliance on digital controls during domestic unrest, while broader ceasefire stability and economic pressures shape expectations around any future nationwide blackout.