<2> The Future of Iran’s Internet Is More Uncertain Than Ever
<3> The Ongoing Crisis in Iran
The situation in Iran has been dire for weeks, with widespread protests and government crackdowns leading to a near-total shutdown of the country’s internet. According to recent reports, connectivity has been reduced by an astonishing 99 percent, leaving millions of Iranians without access to the online world.
<3> The Impact of Air Strikes
The situation is likely to worsen, as air strikes by the Iranian military have been reported in several areas. These strikes are likely to cause additional outages, further exacerbating the crisis. The already fragile internet infrastructure in Iran is ill-equipped to handle the pressure, and the consequences of these strikes could be devastating.
<3> The Limited Workarounds
Despite the dire situation, there are some workarounds available for those in Iran who need to access the internet. However, these options are limited and often unreliable. Some internet users have reported using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass the government’s internet shutdown, but these services are often slow and prone to disconnections.
TechCrunch reports that some internet users in Iran