Amid Blackouts And Police Raids, Iran Weighs Be... -

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

: 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 . Amid blackouts and police raids, Iran weighs be...

: 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) Iranian authorities continue to frame the unrest as

: By April 21, the nationwide internet blackout surpassed 1,248 hours, the longest ever recorded. : The rial's collapse and record inflation sparked

: 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.