The article discusses the profound despair and repression experienced by the Iranian population and diaspora during a recent internet shutdown in Iran. A family member's poignant remark on social media encapsulated the feelings of hopelessness amidst extreme state violence. The piece emphasizes how Iranians have become accustomed to horror and crime but highlights that the regime's actions have reached new depths, compounded by ongoing news suppression.

The author, Shida Bazyar, shares her personal experience of receiving the message from her relative and discusses the environment of fear that prevails in a country where citizens are often silenced. The implications of the government’s actions, coupled with their suppression of information, illustrate a form of psychological and social violence that impacts not only those within Iran’s borders but also the Iranian diaspora around the world.

As the article concludes, it raises questions about the aftermath of the regime's violent crackdown on protests and what may come next in a landscape where time seems to work against the oppressors. It prompts readers to consider the resilience of the Iranian people and the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice amidst continued state repression.