[Iran's Internet Shutdown Enters Third Week: Only Thousands Remain Online] According to Golden Finance, since the outbreak of conflict with the US-Israel coalition, the Iranian regime has maintained strict control over digital communications, and the internet blockade has now entered its third week. Ordinary Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are unable to bypass Iran's digital firewall, and the regime has whitelisted certain organizations to allow them internet access. 'Overall, it is estimated that only thousands to tens of thousands of people have some level of access to the international internet, primarily those pre-approved by the state, depending on the implementation of restrictions on any given day.'