During the 2026 crackdown, Iranian authorities blacked out the internet to curb protests, which crippled routine commerce and online livelihoods, thereby increasing economic stress and the likelihood of further coercion (Reuters, 2026b; Reuters, 2026c).

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• Person: Yucheng Hou Organization: Ciris
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