Israel reportedly launched what has been described as the largest cyberattack in history alongside a wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian military command centers. The digital offensive plunged Iran into near total darkness, crippling critical infrastructure, official news websites, and security communication systems. Internet connectivity across the country dropped to about four percent of normal levels, signaling an almost complete nationwide shutdown.

State media outlets and platforms linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were knocked offline or severely disrupted, with some reportedly displaying messages critical of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Government digital services and local applications in major cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz also failed, deepening the sense of paralysis.

Western intelligence sources said the operation aimed to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from coordinating counterattacks and launching drones or ballistic missiles. The assault combined electronic warfare, denial of service attacks, and deep intrusions into systems tied to energy and aviation infrastructure. Even Iran’s isolated national internet network reportedly collapsed under the pressure, leaving the country digitally isolated during a moment of intense military confrontation.