section_path: Impacts/Impact on civil infrastructure
section_name: Impact on civil infrastructure
paragraph_text: Impact on civil infrastructure
  
  After the initial attack, widespread internet outages were reported across major Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz. These blackouts were attributed to infrastructure damage and government-imposed restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of information.
  
  In response to the shutdown, Elon Musk 's SpaceX reactivated its Starlink satellite internet service for Iran. According to reports, the move was intended to provide Iranian civilians with uncensored access to the internet during the conflict.
  
  Authorities told Iranians to delete WhatsApp saying their information on WhatsApp is gathered by Israel. WhatsApp in response said they are "concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most" and added that it does not share any information with any government.
  
  On 19 June, Iran blocked the internet for more than 12 hours according to NetBlocks.
  
  On 21 June, Iran International reported that according to Netblocks the internet was disconnected again. Digiato reported that citizens claim to have no internet access.