Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation
Summary
Iran has partially restored access to the global internet after cutting it off due to conflict and protests. This reopening has exposed widespread public anger about very high food prices and shortages in the country.Key Facts
- Iran cut internet access on February 28 during a war involving the US and Israel and earlier during protests in January.
- Internet service was only partly restored, with mobile internet largely still blocked and some sites restricted.
- Prices for common foods in Iran have risen dramatically: vegetable oil by 308%, chicken by 190%, and rice by 170%.
- Iran’s government blames the US for economic problems, calling it “economic warfare” after failing to overthrow their government.
- Authorities fear that internet freedom might be used to encourage protests, calling this “cognitive warfare.”
- Iran has launched a “resistance economy committee” to fight price increases and product shortages.
- Inflation in Iran is very high, with food prices increasing by 140–200% and overall inflation at 70%.
- Most Iranians want internet restrictions lifted; only 9% support keeping them.
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