Overview
- The nationwide shutdown that began on January 8 remains in place, with connectivity largely limited to state-approved domestic sites and only partial functionality for services like Google search.
- Monitoring groups including NetBlocks and Filterbaan say traffic patterns indicate experimental whitelist-based connectivity that could curtail access to the global Internet.
- An Iranian deputy minister estimates daily losses at $2.8–$4.3 million, while NetBlocks puts the economic cost at more than $37 million per day.
- The Internet Business Association reports over 400 trillion rials in damages to companies dependent on online platforms, with merchants describing severe drops in sales.
- Judiciary media say prosecutors moved to seize the assets of 60 cafes alleged to be linked to protests, as officials issue conflicting timelines for restoration and signal no return for foreign messaging apps.