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Iran's Internet Blackout Affects 90 Million, Costs $30 Million Daily

5/2/2026

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Iran has kept the nation offline since the February 28, 2026 shutdown, affecting 90 million users.
The Chamber of Commerce says the outage costs $30-40 million daily, with indirect losses likely double.
Around 10 million Iranians in online jobs have lost income, leading DigiKala to cut 200 positions.
Small entrepreneurs such as fashion designer Amen Khademi and street vendors report halted sales as the national intranet replaces global internet access.

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Iran has kept the nation offline since the February 28, 2026 shutdown, affecting 90 million users.
The Chamber of Commerce says the outage costs $30-40 million daily, with indirect losses likely double.
Around 10 million Iranians in online jobs have lost income, leading DigiKala to cut 200 positions.
Small entrepreneurs such as fashion designer Amen Khademi and street vendors report halted sales as the national intranet replaces global internet access.