Summary
- The Iranian government announced that it temporarily implemented nationwide internet access restrictions due to security concerns.
- Local media reported that the use of some online services and messenger apps has been blocked or connection speeds have become significantly slower.
- Such internet restrictions may affect access to information and the investment environment.
According to CNN on the 18th (local time), the Iranian government announced that it temporarily implemented nationwide internet access restrictions due to security concerns.
The Iranian Ministry of Information and Communications explained in a statement, "Hostile forces are exploiting the national communications network for military purposes and threatening the lives and property of innocent citizens, so temporary internet access restrictions have been put in place."
In this regard, local media reported that in major Iranian cities, use of some online services and messenger apps has been blocked or connection speeds have become significantly slower.
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