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Iran's Nationwide Internet Shutdown Lasts 50 Days Since Start of Middle East Conflict

Iranian authorities imposed an internet blackout at the start of the Middle East war, which has now lasted 50 days. The blackout continues to harm most Iranians' livelihoods and human rights, according to monitoring group NetBlocks. The measure was enacted without attribution to specific officials.

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Iranian authorities imposed an internet blackout at the start of the Middle East war, a measure that has now entered its 50th day.

The blackout, which began amid regional conflict, remains in effect across the country. AFP reported these developments based on verified monitoring data.

The ongoing internet blackout continues to the detriment of most Iranians' livelihoods and human rights.

Monitoring organization NetBlocks stated that the disruption has persisted without interruption, affecting economic activities and access to information. This assessment highlights the blackout's broad societal toll since its imposition.

The internet blackout was enacted by Iranian authorities without attributed sources at the war's outset.

NetBlocks confirmed the 50-day duration through data analysis. The statement from NetBlocks underscores the blackout's negative effects on human rights and livelihoods, framing it as a sustained challenge for the population.

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Rewrite inherits negative valence from sources by emphasizing 'detriment' to rights and livelihoods without counterpoints, subtly slanting the neutral fact of the blackout.

Valence skew: systematically negative adjectives attached to blackout's effects

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Iranian authorities extended the internet restrictions to maintain national security and stability during wartime threats.

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