Published 2 years ago

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

Summary by Ground News

The Iranian government cut most internet access for its 80 million citizens during a crackdown on demonstrators protesting the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. The morality police detained Amini last week, saying she didn't properly cover her hair with the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab, which is mandatory for Iranian women.

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Times of India

US expands access to internet services for Iran

Middle East News: Washington announced Friday it was easing export restrictions on Iran to expand access to internet services, which have been curbed by the government

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

US to expand internet access to help Iranians evade state surveillance

Changes in internet access aims to ‘support for the free flow of information to the Iranian people’ after death of Mahsa Amini

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. adjusts sanctions to help Iranians evade online surveillance, censorship

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions on the country, amid protests around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in custody.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department said Friday it was allowing American tech firms to expand their business in Iran, one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, to boost internet access for the Iranian people.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, US takes step to allow tech firms to help Iranian people access online info

Amid internet shutdowns by the Iranian government in the face of widespread protests, the US government has taken a step meant to allow technology firms to help the people of Iran access information online, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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