: Security forces have conducted door-to-door operations to seize satellite dishes, such as Starlink terminals, and have arrested over 1,800 people for internet-related "crimes" during the recent war with the U.S. and Israel.
Iranian authorities continue to frame the unrest as foreign-incited while attempting to project a narrative of "normalcy" through state-run media. However, monitors like NetBlocks report that connectivity remains at roughly 1% to 4% of normal levels for the general population. The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran
As of April 28, 2026, Iran remains in the grip of a historic domestic crisis, navigating a near-total that has lasted over 50 consecutive days. The government is currently weighing a "tiered internet" plan to selectively restore access, but this has met resistance from civil associations, including the Organization of Iranian Nurses , which refused privileged access until it is restored for all citizens. A Multilayered Crisis Amid blackouts and police raids, Iran weighs be...
: Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered strikes across multiple sectors, including truck drivers and oil contractors.
: The rial's collapse and record inflation sparked a wave of protests in late December 2025 and January 2026 that spread to over 200 cities. Key Developments (April 2026) : Security forces have conducted door-to-door operations to
: By April 21, the nationwide internet blackout surpassed 1,248 hours, the longest ever recorded.
: Energy-linked facilities, including those on Kharg Island and in Asaluyeh, were heavily targeted during military strikes in early April, exacerbating the domestic energy crisis. A Multilayered Crisis : Severe electricity and gas
: Despite heavy surveillance, "Resistance Units" carried out coordinated operations across the country in mid-April, targeting symbols of state repression in cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan .