: 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.
: By April 21, the nationwide internet blackout surpassed 1,248 hours, the longest ever recorded.
: Severe electricity and gas shortages have triggered strikes across multiple sectors, including truck drivers and oil contractors.
: 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.
: 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)
The current unrest is fueled by a convergence of economic collapse and infrastructure failure:
