Internet services have partially resumed and daily supplies remain sufficient in the Iranian capital of Tehran, a reporter from China Media Group (CMG) said on Saturday.
Since Thursday, Iran has been undergoing a widespread internet blackout, with local communications and media also facing significant disruptions.
"Today is Saturday local time, which is the first working day of the week in Iran. Since this morning, some websites, including ride-hailing apps, have resumed operation in the country, but the public still cannot make international long-distance calls, and internet conditions remain restricted," said Li Jiannan, a China Media Group reporter in Tehran.
Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.
"The current internet blackout in Iran is largely influenced by ongoing protests. According to feedback from my friends across Iran, large-scale protests are still continuing nationwide, with some areas even experiencing significant unrest. Iranian officials from the government and military have repeatedly noted that these protests, aimed at Iran's economic issues, are a way for the Iranian people to express their demands. However, some protests have escalated into unrest, allegedly instigated by hidden elements within the crowd, funded by the U.S. and Israel. The Iranian government has called on the public not to be incited by these rioters, warning people not to fall into what it described as the enemies' trap," said Li.
"From my observations, there is currently a sufficient supply of daily necessities in Tehran, with supermarkets maintaining stable and normal supplies of vegetables, rice, flour, and oil," the reporter said.
Internet services partially resume, sufficient daily supplies available in Iran's Tehran
