{"id":344389,"date":"2026-04-16T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344389"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:58:10","slug":"iran-faces-deepening-economic-crisis-as-war-damage-internet-shutdowns-and-inflation-converge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/iran-faces-deepening-economic-crisis-as-war-damage-internet-shutdowns-and-inflation-converge\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Faces Deepening Economic Crisis as War Damage, Internet Shutdowns and Inflation Converge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran is confronting a rapidly intensifying economic<\/a> and social crisis as war-related destruction, prolonged internet shutdowns and surging living costs converge, according to official statements, state media reports and international assessments released in recent days.<\/p>\n

Government officials and economic observers warn that the combination of external military pressure and internal policy decisions is placing unprecedented strain on the country\u2019s infrastructure, economy and population, raising concerns about long-term stability.<\/p>\n

Internet Disruptions Undermine Economy and Payrolls<\/h2>\n

Senior officials have acknowledged that repeated internet shutdowns are inflicting significant economic damage. According to statements reported in April 2026, outages have increased sharply\u2014from 12 days per month earlier this year to as many as 22 days in March\u2014disrupting business operations and revenue streams.<\/p>\n

A deputy minister of communications said that continued disruptions have caused \u201cserious interference\u201d in more than 60 percent of revenue for companies dependent on international internet services (April 2026, state-linked reporting). The same official warned that the financial strain has begun to affect companies\u2019 ability to pay employee salaries.<\/p>\n

Business representatives have provided further detail on the scale of losses. Afshin Kolahi, head of a business commission, said on April 14, 2026, that direct losses from internet shutdowns amount to \u201c$30 to $40 million per day,\u201d adding that when indirect effects are included, the figure rises to \u201cbetween $70 and $80 million<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sustained disruptions have affected not only large firms but also small businesses and freelancers, many of whom rely on digital platforms for income.<\/p>\n

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#Iran<\/a> Faces Rising Security Incidents Amid Deepening #Economic<\/a> Strain https:\/\/t.co\/A7BnfgtQ1S<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n