Iran is experiencing a broad digital blackout or targeted internet restrictions as protests persist, with IPv6 traffic and overall connectivity severely reduced across Tehran and other regions.

Analysts and monitoring groups, including Cloudflare and NetBlocks, say the outages are due to state-directed interference rather than a technical glitch, reflecting deliberate disruption of communications.

Cloudflare data and social media from Iranians depict widespread outages and on-the-ground impact as authorities curb information flow and protest coordination.

Protests are tied to calls from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with observers warning that turnout could determine whether unrest fades or escalates.

Reforms aimed at shifting currency access to favor consumers over importers are unfolding amid ongoing unrest and a strong government response.

The current wave of protests is largely driven by an economic crisis and very high inflation, continuing for more than a week at the time of reporting.

Demonstrations began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and have spread nationwide as concerns over living costs and access to goods grow.

Protests retain strong backing from traditional power centers like the bazaars, which historically sustain Iran's demonstrative movements.

Authorities warned against hoarding and price-gouging, with officials emphasizing inventory adequacy and price monitoring.

Video from social media shows desolate business districts in Kurdish regions, illustrating disruption and the difficulties protesters face in mobilizing.

The protests are described as a major challenge to Iran’s theocracy, evolving from economic grievances into widespread social unrest.

Social media reports claimed pro-Pahlavi slogans in several cities, though independent verification remains limited.