Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive

May 10, 2026 - 12:00
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Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive
A woman speaks on a cellphone on the street with a military billboard behind her.

Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70 days straight. The shutdown has cost the Iranian economy an estimated $250-million US a day.