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NetBlocks says Iran blackout enters day 16 as arrests target Starlink users

Mar 15, 2026, 08:35 GMT+0

Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 16th day and 360th hour, NetBlocks said, with the country now in its third week of severe restrictions and the public still largely cut off from international networks.

NetBlocks also said selected influencers continue to receive whitelisted access while state media report a new wave of arrests targeting Starlink users.

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