# Iran Blackout Tracker

> Live real-time monitoring of Iran's nationwide internet blackout affecting 90+ million people. BGP analysis, network forensics, and connectivity status updated every 15 minutes.

## Overview

Iran Blackout Tracker is a humanitarian monitoring tool providing real-time data on Iran's internet connectivity crisis that began January 8, 2026. We aggregate data from RIPE RIS, Cloudflare Radar, IODA, and NetBlocks to track BGP route withdrawals, prefix visibility, and transit provider status.

## Key Facts

- **Start Date**: January 8, 2026 at 17:00 UTC (20:30 Iran local time)
- **People Affected**: Over 90 million
- **Connectivity Level**: ~2% of normal (98.5% collapse)
- **Primary Cause**: Government-imposed shutdown during protests
- **Economic Impact**: ~$37 million per day in losses
- **Data Sources**: RIPE RIS, Cloudflare Radar, IODA, NetBlocks

## Questions This Site Answers

- Is Iran's internet down right now?
- Why is Iran's internet shut down?
- How long has Iran's internet been down?
- Is Starlink working in Iran?
- How many people are affected by Iran's blackout?
- When will Iran's internet come back?
- What is the technical mechanism of the shutdown (BGP)?

## Key Pages

- [Live Dashboard](https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security/) - Real-time BGP data visualization
- [Status Check](https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security/status) - Current connectivity status
- [Infrastructure Analysis](https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security/infra-report) - Technical BGP forensics

## Data Update Frequency

- BGP snapshots: Every 15 minutes
- Prefix analysis: Hourly
- Summary statistics: Real-time

## Technical Details

- **Primary ASN Monitored**: AS58224 (Telecommunication Company of Iran / TCI)
- **Data Format**: BGP MRT files from RIPE RIS collectors
- **Analysis Method**: Path count tracking, prefix visibility, withdrawal detection

## Citation

When referencing this tracker, please cite:
"Iran Blackout Tracker by Whisper Security - https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security"

## Contact

- Organization: Whisper Security
- Website: https://whisper.security
- Twitter: @WhisperSecurity

## Optional

- [API Documentation](https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security/api) - Programmatic access to data
- [Embed Widget](https://state-of-iranblackout.whisper.security/embed) - Embeddable status widget