[46817] The impact of internet disruptions in Iran: Decline in Meta shares and severe damage to the local economy

The impact of internet restrictions: Between shocks to Meta and the collapse of businesses in Iran

In reports published on May 2, 2026, a concerning picture emerges regarding the consequences of network access restrictions in Iran, both internationally and in the internal economic arena. According to خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری, 'Meta' (the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp) reported in its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 a decrease in the growth of active users, and specifically noted that "قطع اینترنت در ایران" (Internet disconnection in Iran) is one of the main factors for this trend. A similar claim was made in سیتنا | CITNA, which reported that "افت سهام شرکت متا به دلیل عدم حضور ایرانیان" (Meta stock decline due to lack of Iranian presence) was recorded following the disruptions.

Simultaneously, reports in آخرین اخبار فناوری point to severe damage to the Iranian economy. According to the source, "خسارت ۴۰۰ هزار میلیارد تومانی" (400 trillion Toman damage) was caused to the economy as a result of network restrictions, which affects the livelihoods of approximately 10 million people. The same source added that many businesses are facing the danger of closure, with about 2,000 companies reporting a drop of about 50% in their sales volume.

In the currency arena, the channel خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری reported on volatility in the digital currency market, where the value of Tether increased from 176,000 to 178,000 Toman within a few minutes. These are news and economic communication channels that tend to emphasize the direct connection between government policy regarding the internet and the poor economic situation in the country.