Q2 2025 saw a surge in internet disruptions globally, including government-mandated shutdowns in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Panama. In Iran, the government imposed multiple internet ad-hoc restrictions after attacks on nuclear facilities. Libya's disruptions followed public protests against the government. Iraq and Syria enacted temporary internet outages to deter cheating during national exams. Additionally, Panama experienced mandated internet suspensions, reflecting a significant trend of state involvement in internet access constraints during this quarter.
Cloudflare reported a significant increase in internet disruptions during Q2 2025, attributing the disruptions to government-mandated shutdowns in multiple countries.
Iran implemented multiple internet outages following attacks on nuclear sites in June 2025, aiming to prevent cyber attacks during sensitive periods.
In Iraq, internet shutdowns were enforced during national exams to prevent cheating, affecting students from late May through early July.
Syria has continued its practice of shutting off internet access near examination centers, with planned disruptions in July to coincide with secondary education exams.
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