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
: Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered strikes across multiple sectors, including truck drivers and oil contractors. Amid blackouts and police raids, Iran weighs be...
The current unrest is fueled by a convergence of economic collapse and infrastructure failure: Iranian authorities continue to frame the unrest as
: 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. The current unrest is fueled by a convergence
: By April 21, the nationwide internet blackout surpassed 1,248 hours, the longest ever recorded.