Internet Blackout and Sanctions Devastate Iranian Economy as Citizens Borrow Money for Basic Needs

Iran's economy has collapsed to historic lows as millions of citizens now borrow money to buy basic necessities like bread, according to Iranian experts. The country faces a dual crisis from international sanctions and widespread internet blackouts that have destroyed the livelihoods of millions of Iranians who depend on online work and digital commerce. The internet restrictions, typically imposed during periods of civil unrest, have cut off access to global markets and remote employment opportunities that many Iranians had turned to as traditional economic sectors struggled under international isolation. The combination of economic blockades and digital shutdowns has pushed the country's financial system to unprecedented depths, forcing ordinary citizens to take on debt for essential goods that were once affordable.