In Iran, the Internet is massively disrupted. Users in the capital Tehran reported extremely slow connections on Monday. While Iranian websites were accessible, international .com domains seemed to be blocked.
Some users expressed concern that Iran’s access to the global network could now be permanently shut down after three months of protests in the country. Corresponding plans for a national network have been discussed in the parliament of the Islamic Republic for years. Many online retailers are suffering from internet blockades, especially from the blocking of the popular networks Instagram and Whatsapp.
Tehran tightened tone against Berlin
Meanwhile, Tehran again sharpened the tone against Germany. The arch-conservative politician and Brigadier General Esmaeil Kusari called for a reconsideration of relations with countries such as England, France and Germany, as reported by the Fars news agency. “Europeans should know that they are dealing with a powerful Iran and we do not need relations with them at any price,” Kusari said. Last Monday, the European Union again imposed sanctions on Iran for human rights violations.
More than three months after the protests broke out, fewer demonstrators have recently taken to the streets. Many people were shocked by the execution of two demonstrators who had been convicted in summary proceedings after the uprisings began. The protests were triggered by the death of the Iranian Kurd Jina Mahsa Amini. She died in police custody on September 16 after being arrested for breaking Islamic dress codes.
