In the wake of Israeli attacks, disruptions reported in banks, internet, water supply, and shortages of gasoline and bread
On the seventh day of Israeli strikes targeting the Iranian regime’s positions, several citizens reported widespread problems across the country, including disruptions in the banking system, total or severe internet outages, water cuts, and shortages of gasoline and bread in some cities.
Additionally, yesterday the state-run television was hacked, broadcasting footage of past uprisings by the Iranian people. In these videos, people were urged to rise up for their freedom and overthrow Iran’s regime.
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On Tuesday, June 17, a large number of citizens reported that Sepah Bank had become entirely inaccessible, with all online access to accounts disabled.
At the same time, the hacker group “Predatory Sparrow” released a statement taking responsibility for the cyberattack, stating: “In a cyber operation, we have destroyed all data of Sepah Bank.”
This group had previously carried out a cyberattack on fuel stations in various cities in December 2023, which resulted in a complete halt to fuel distribution operations for vehicles.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed the cyberattack on Sepah Bank’s infrastructure and stated that since this bank supports fuel stations, disruptions may occur at gas stations in the coming hours.
Citizen reports indicate that banking issues in Iran are not limited to Sepah Bank.
According to citizen reports, online gold trading has also been deactivated for the past two days, and people’s funds have been blocked, making it impossible to either buy or sell gold.
Reports from various cities across Iran indicate that internet access is either completely cut off or severely disrupted and slow for much of the day.
Home and mobile internet in Tehran has significantly weakened and is being disconnected repeatedly.
Movement Restrictions and Fuel Shortages
On the seventh day since the start of the war, due to the regime’s inefficiency and incompetence, the problems and restrictions facing citizens are increasing.
According to a notice issued by the security office of Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, student entry into the university is prohibited until further notice, even for those with prior authorization. Amirkabir University’s student newsletter also reported on June 17 that an emergency evacuation and state of alert had been declared at the university.
Fuel distribution in several cities in Iran has faced disruptions since the first day of Israeli attacks, and reports indicate fuel station lines stretching several kilometers.
Disruptions to Daily Life
In addition to these issues, some citizens have reported problems including power and water outages, shortages of bread, food items, and gasoline, as well as movement restrictions.
Videos shared on social media show that on Tuesday, June 17, water was being distributed by tanker trucks in Niavaran, a neighborhood in northern Tehran.
Reports indicate that some areas of Mashhad are facing severe shortages of cooking oil and sugar, and canned food is being rationed, limited to two per person.
The crisis of food shortages, internet outages, and long lines at fuel stations is the result of four decades of corruption, cronyism, and chronic repression within the economic structure of Iran’s regime.
The regime’s ineffective response highlights the severe fragility of its economic infrastructure and its inability to manage crises.
People in many provinces—especially Tehran, Gilan, and Mazandaran—are struggling to obtain bread and facing long queues and flour shortages.
Despite these reports, the Tehran Chamber of Guilds denied any shortages and announced that a central headquarters has been established for distributing and supplying essential goods in the market.
Iran’s Chamber of Guilds added: “Regarding the supply of necessary oil and rice in the market, we are coordinating and following up with the Ministry of Agriculture.”
