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Iran’s Internet Blackout Enters Record-Breaking Territory Amid Wartime Uncertainty

A prolonged nationwide internet shutdown in Iran has surpassed the longest recorded blackout in any country, according to a global monitoring organization, exacerbating the nation’s economic and social woes amidst the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The shutdown, now in its sixth week, has left Iranians struggling to cope with the devastating effects of war and a severely battered digital infrastructure.

As the conflict rages on, the Iranian government has yet to provide a clear plan for reviving the country’s crippled economy and digital sector, even in the unlikely event of a diplomatic breakthrough. For those already facing the harsh realities of war, the uncertainty has become a double-edged sword.

“I narrowly escaped the layoffs in January, but this latest wave has left me jobless,” said Kamran, a product designer from Karaj, near Tehran, who received the news on the first working day after the Nowruz holidays. His story is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the conflict on Iran’s workforce.

A senior data analyst, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared a similar tale from a Tehran-based firm. The company has opted to offer lower pay raises for the new Persian year, a temporary measure aimed at avoiding layoffs. However, the analyst revealed that the firm has taken to issuing three-month contracts, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the future of many employees.

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