Iran confirmed it shut down internet to protect the country against cyberattacks
Iran confirmed an Internet shutdown to counter Israeli cyberattacks, citing threats to critical infrastructure, and interfere with drone control.
Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict.
However, the exact cause behind the collapse of Iran’s internet remains unclear. While the timing coincides with escalating military conflict and a wave of cyberattacks, there is no evidence linking the internet blackout to a specific technical failure, deliberate government action, or external cyber operation.
Confirmed: Live network data show 
