The Iranian Government is working to restore internet connectivity across the country, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Iran has reported, noting that the decision to restrict communications was taken by security agencies following the unrest that began in recent days.
“The Ministry is seriously working toward the restoration of the mentioned services and communications,” the statement said. It was published on the Iranian Government’s Telegram channel.
The Ministry noted that the decision to impose internet restrictions was made by Iran’s security bodies.
It should be recalled that protest actions in Iran have been ongoing for nearly two weeks. Initially, the demonstrations erupted over the depreciation of the national currency and inflation, but they have now also taken on an anti-government character. Tensions persist across the country, including in Tehran, and clashes between protesters and police have been reported.
According to media reports, protesters have set fire to police motorcycles, television stations, offices of local self-government bodies, as well as portraits of Supreme Leader Khamenei, chanting “Death to the dictator” and expressing support for the son of Iran’s last shah, Reza Pahlavi.
Against the backdrop of the protests, telephone and internet communications have been restricted nationwide. Reports indicate that the death toll during the protests has reached 42, including civilians and law enforcement officers. The number of those detained exceeds 2,000.
Alongside the anti-government protests, demonstrations by supporters of the authorities have also been held in various cities. Iran’s Security Council has accused Israel and the United States of instigating unrest in the country. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for national unity, stressing that they will not yield to those carrying out acts of destruction. Khamenei also urged Donald Trump to focus on the problems of his own country.
