Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image A person using their phone in Tehran, Iran on January 27, 2026. © 2026 Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images (Beirut) – Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions, which place civilians at risk of further harm, Human Rights Watch said today. The international community should also support internet access for the civilian population.On February 28, 2026, internet traffic dropped significantly, indicating a nationwide blackout following strikes across the country by the United States…

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