Israel Cyberattack Cripples Iran as Internet Plunges to 4%

The article reports that Israel launched a large-scale cyberattack against Iran as part of Operation “Roar of the Lion,” with fighter jets and cruise missiles also striking IRGC command centres. It notes that Iran entered an almost complete digital fog, leaving leadership with a communications blackout at home and abroad. NetBlocks confirmed on Saturday that internet connectivity in Iran plunged to 4% of normal traffic, signalling an almost total shutdown of nationwide access.

Critical infrastructure, official news sites, and security communications systems reportedly stopped functioning. The Jerusalem Post is cited as the source for these details, with the report dated 28 February 2026.