Iran's digital economy battered by prolonged blackout
More than 1,000 hours of internet shutdown in Iran is crippling small businesses and startups, with officials estimating losses of at least $35 million per day.
The disruption has cut off companies that depend on global connectivity, from e-commerce retailers to freelance service providers.
With access largely limited to domestic platforms, many users cannot reach essential global tools such as search engines, email services and widely used social media networks.
Iran’s digital economy accounts for an estimated 5% to 6% of the country’s gross domestic product.
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