As the war between Israel and Iran hits the one-week mark, Iranians have spent nearly half of the conflict in a near-communication blackout, unable to connect not only with the outside world but also with their neighbors and loved ones across the country.

People in Iran have been having difficulties accessing internet services, including foreign websites and messaging apps like WhatsApp.

Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information.

By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Trevor Hunnicutt TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Israel and Iran's air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald Trump said any decision on potential U.

President Trump said he would give diplomacy a chance, dashing Israeli hopes for immediate U.S. involvement. WashingtonThe White House press secretary said President Trump would decide on an Iran attack “within the next two weeks.