Iranian authorities have repeatedly imposed nationwide or near-total internet restrictions in 2026 amid anti-government protests fueled by economic hardship, rial depreciation, and inflation, as well as during conflicts with Israel and the United States. A major blackout began in late February 2026 coinciding with military strikes and lasted 88 days before partial restoration in late May, though connectivity remains limited, slow, and selectively available to institutions while home and mobile access lag. Recent localized cutoffs occurred in Khuzestan province during October 2026 protests, with NetBlocks reporting full or partial disruptions. Officials continue developing a controlled national intranet and have discussed measures such as power outages to counter satellite services like Starlink. These patterns tie directly to security responses during unrest, influencing trader assessments of recurrence risks through year-end.