Iran's nationwide internet blackout, now in its third week, coincides with Nowruz, the Persian New Year, preventing families from connecting during the holiday. The restrictions, enforced since March 12th, have severed communication lines, leaving over 90 million Iranians isolated from loved ones. Tech entrepreneur Saeed Souzangar described the situation as 'suffocation and silence,' highlighting the lack of accurate information.

This marks the first time the shutdown has overlapped with Nowruz celebrations, breaking Iran's own record set during January's anti-government protests. Authorities justify the measure as 'urgent security measures' for the ongoing war, but activists argue it intensifies public anger, especially as officials appear to retain internet access.