$ETH ๐จ BREAKING: Iran Shuts Down Internet Amid Cyber Warfare Allegations ๐จ
Iran ๐ฎ๐ท has officially pulled the plug on nearly all internet services across the nation amid escalating tensions with Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ. Authorities claim the shutdown is a countermeasure against Israeli cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and digital systems ๐ง ๐ป.
๐ At around 5:30 PM local time, traffic across Iran dropped sharply, according to internet watchdogs Kentik and NetBlocks ๐. Users were suddenly cut off from messaging, news, and social platforms โ particularly Meta-owned apps like WhatsApp & Instagram and even Google Play and the Apple App Store ๐ต.
Iranโs Communications Ministry has confirmed the disruption was intentional โ NOT due to technical issues โ and part of a โnational cybersecurity defense responseโ ๐ก๏ธ.
๐ซ Iranian officials have also banned Starlink terminals, stating that using them could potentially lead Israeli missiles to targets โ while Elon Musk hinted โthe beams are on,โ suggesting Starlink is ready to bypass the blackout ๐ฐ๏ธ.
Meanwhile, internal networks like Iranโs National Information Network remain active for limited access to state-approved websites ๐ฒ.
๐ฃ The alleged attacks have reportedly disrupted Bank Sepahโs ATM services, as hacker group Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility for the breach. Authorities are vowing to restore full access โsoon,โ but many fear a prolonged information lockdown.
๐ This isnโt Iranโs first internet blackout. In 2019, the country cut access for 6 full days during mass protests
๐ง As global conflict increasingly shifts into cyber space, these moves by Iran show how the internet is no longer just a utility โ itโs a battlefield.
Could decentralized networks or Web3 tools change the game?
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