As fighting with Israel continues, many parts of Iran have little to no internet access. Even direct calls, including both mobile phones and landlines, often fail to connect.

"We live in a situation similar to total war," documentary filmmaker and photographer Pouria Nouri told DW from the Iranian capital, Tehran.

"There are explosions ringing through the city night and day. Military bases and strategic infrastructure are getting bombed, and the civilian death toll keeps rising."

The Israeli army launched large-scale attacks on Iran last Friday, June 13, with the declared goal of destroying Iran's nuclear program. The attacks hit Tehran and other parts of the country, crippling Iran's telecommunications. Iran responded by firing missiles on multiple Israeli cities.

Iranians are publishing plenty of self-made videos showing the impact of Israeli missiles. Many Iranians are simply ignoring the security guidance issued by their officials, saying that the state is incapable of protecting the people.

"In Iran, the internet is being suppressed by the security apparatus, who see it as an enemy and........

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