Amid Blackouts And Police Raids, Iran Weighs Be... May 2026

: Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered strikes across multiple sectors, including truck drivers and oil contractors.

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...

: By April 21, the nationwide internet blackout surpassed 1,248 hours, the longest ever recorded.

: 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. : Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered

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

: 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 Human and Environmental Costs of the War

: 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)