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Iranian Citizens Face Economic Strain Amid Ongoing Conflict

4/10/2026

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Iranians Face Crisis

Iranian citizens express deep concern about the ongoing conflict and its impact on daily life.
Many report severe economic strain as businesses struggle with rising costs and layoffs.
Residents stockpile essentials amid fears of disruptions to water and electricity.
After initially seeing US-Israeli strikes as potential support, there is now anxiety about attacks on energy infrastructure.
Kasra, an Iranian resident, and Mina describe helplessness as internet access restrictions deepen isolation.

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Iranian Government Crackdown

The Iranian government imposed a near-total internet blackout since late February 2026, after US and Israeli strikes, reducing connectivity to 1% of pre-war levels.
The state-run media remain online, while many Iranians rely on Starlink, risking penalties.
Authorities intensified crackdowns, using drones to locate Starlink receivers and expanding espionage laws.
The government controls internet access through a domestic network, leaving most citizens unable to communicate internationally during the conflict.

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Iranians Face Crisis

Iranian citizens express deep concern about the ongoing conflict and its impact on daily life.
Many report severe economic strain as businesses struggle with rising costs and layoffs.
Residents stockpile essentials amid fears of disruptions to water and electricity.
After initially seeing US-Israeli strikes as potential support, there is now anxiety about attacks on energy infrastructure.
Kasra, an Iranian resident, and Mina describe helplessness as internet access restrictions deepen isolation.

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