Iran Shuts Down WhatsApp And Instagram As Protests Spread

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Source: Forbes

Iran Shuts Down WhatsApp And Instagram As Protests Spread

Emma WoollacottSenior Contributor
Sep 22, 2022,05:02am EDT

As protests continue over the death of a woman in police custody in Iran, access to Instagram and WhatsApp has been blocked.

Meanwhile, there have been major internet outages across the country, with cellphone services also disrupted.

Last week, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by the country's morality police for 'unsuitable attire' - a hijab she was perceived to be wearing improperly. The authorities deny any wrong-doing, claiming she suffered sudden heart failure. Since then, however, there has been a wave of protests across the country, with at least eight people reported to have been killed.

Now, according to data from NetBlocks, the authorities have hit back with a series of internet restrictions - the most severe, says the firm, since the November 2019 massacre that left more than 300 dead.

Twitter and Facebook have long been banned in Iran. However, Instagram and WhatsApp have now been restricted for all users registered with an Iranian, +98, phone number, across all major network operators. Meanwhile, mobile networks, including MCI, Rightel and Irancell, have been largely shut down.

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