Before "fire festival" kicked off, the situation of Iran's network became even worse.

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17/03/2026
According to internet monitoring agencies and local activists, Iran's internet traffic has been severely restricted by the regime since the outbreak of the war, and in the past 48 hours, the situation has become even worse. According to analysis by two companies monitoring internet traffic, the Iranian regime has further restricted the few remaining connection functions in the local telecommunications network, apparently to curb the use of virtual private networks. Activists believe that this internet blockade may be aimed at preventing anti-government protest activities. This is because the annual "fire festival" is set to begin at sunset on Tuesday. This is a very traditional and celebratory event in Iran. However, this time, due to the war and people taking to the streets, there may be some conflicts.