Amid Blackouts And Police Raids, Iran Weighs Be... 95%

The current unrest is fueled by a convergence of economic collapse and infrastructure failure:

: 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...

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 The current unrest is fueled by a convergence

: 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) A Multilayered Crisis : The rial's collapse and

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

: 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.