💨 Abstract

As the Israel-Iran war marks one week, Iran faces severe communication restrictions, with nearly half the time spent in a communication blackout. This leaves Iranians uncertain about impending strikes and the fate of loved ones, as phone and web services remain disconnected. Iranians resort to social media for updates, but connectivity is minimal. Critics view this as a form of psychological warfare by the Iranian regime, which tightly controls information.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff