What's going on with Iran and the internet?

Activists in Iran have expressed concern over widespread internet outages and the inability of residents to access social media.

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Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said Instagram and WhatsApp, two of the main communication tools Iran normally allows, were restricted.

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WhatsApp said it was working to keep Iranian users connected.

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Telegram, YouTube and TikTok have also periodically been closed down.

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Others reported that they were unable to access their WhatsApp account even when trying to use VPNs and proxies.

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So what is really going on?

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Miss Amini's death has unleashed anger over issues including personal freedoms and economic challenges in Iran.

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