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title: "Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, avoids OFAC scrutiny as the nation faces a severe internet blackout with limited online access after US-Israel strike in Feb 2026."
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285819559.md"
description: "As February 2026 came to a close, Iran experienced a drastic internet shutdown with only a few users having access to the global network. The shutdown followed a coordinated attack by the United States and Israel, resulting in Tehran severely restricting the country's internet connection. It is estimated that only a small number of users, potentially those on a government-approved list, were able to maintain access to the internet during this period."
datetime: "2026-05-09T18:13:32.000Z"
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# Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, avoids OFAC scrutiny as the nation faces a severe internet blackout with limited online access after US-Israel strike in Feb 2026.

As February 2026 came to a close, Iran experienced a drastic internet shutdown with only a few users having access to the global network. The shutdown followed a coordinated attack by the United States and Israel, resulting in Tehran severely restricting the country's internet connection. It is estimated that only a small number of users, potentially those on a government-approved list, were able to maintain access to the internet during this period.

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