# National Information Network

Type: Technology

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/national-information-network
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Fourth Week Milestone — The blackout enters its fourth week with no timeline for restoration amid rising military tensions.
- **2026-03-15**: Security Justification — State media outlets cite 'external security threats' as the reason for continued digital restrictions.
- **2026-03-05**: Nationwide Blackout — Connectivity to the global web is severed across 90% of the country; NIN remains active.
- **2026-02-28**: Initial Throttling — Reports of localized internet slowdowns begin in Tehran and major border provinces.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran Internet Blackout Enters Fourth Week as Regional War Tensions Escalate
2026-03-22 08:57:51 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Iran has maintained a near-total internet blackout for 22 consecutive days, marking one of the longest state-imposed shutdowns in the country's history. The disruption occurs against a backdrop of escalating regional military tensions, suggesting the regime is moving to suppress internal dissent and control the information environment ahead of potential conflict.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iran-internet-blackout-war-concerns-analysis

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