The Iranian authorities imposed restrictions on access to the Internet, coinciding with the ongoing popular protests in a number of regions of the country.
There was a decline in data traffic by 35 percent, according to data issued by the American technology company “CloudFlare,” reported by the Iranian newspaper Etemad.
Reports circulating on social media indicated “severe” disruptions to the Internet service.
With fears of the possibility of an almost complete interruption of communication with the international network.
For about a week, Iran has been witnessing political unrest that began with protests in the capital, Tehran, against the backdrop of the economic situation.
Before it gradually spread to other states.
Observers believe that these restrictions aim to limit the ability of protesters to coordinate their movements via the Internet.
In addition to preventing the circulation of photos, videos, and information related to the protests on social media platforms.
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