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

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

: Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered strikes across multiple sectors, including truck drivers and oil contractors. : The rial's collapse and record inflation sparked