"Internet access in Iran is tightly controlled by the government, which operates one of the most restrictive systems of online censorship in the world. Internet traffic is routed through state-controlled infrastructure that allows authorities to monitor usage and block thousands of websites, including social media platforms, international news sources and messaging apps."
"Many are using some form of "filter shekan" - an Iranian term for virtual private networks, circumvention apps and other tools that can bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government. Some use an Android app that lets users outside the country act as a relay, allowing people inside Iran to route calls and messages through the outside internet connection and bypass government filtering."
"Iranian-Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away. Many said they are relying on apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp to get messages from their family and friends in Tehran and other parts of the country, while a large number said they're turning to Fox News for the latest updates."
Iranian-Americans in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, known as Tehrangeles, are experiencing mixed emotions following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death while struggling to maintain contact with family in Iran. They rely on encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp, cable news outlets such as Fox News, and circumvention tools to bypass Iran's restrictive internet censorship. Iran's government operates one of the world's most restrictive online systems, monitoring internet traffic through state-controlled infrastructure and blocking thousands of websites and social media platforms. Iranians use filter-breaking tools called "filter shekan," including virtual private networks and relay apps, though many cannot afford these paid services. Some resort to monitored landlines when internet access is unavailable.
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