"Iranians are again experiencing internet disruptions amid ongoing protests across the country as state authorities warn against foreign sabotage and organise demonstrations. Internet users have since Thursday reported sporadic disruptions to home and mobile connections, with data from the US-based global internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company Cloudflare on Saturday showing an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days."
"The government has not specifically commented on the latest slowdown in the context of the protests, but Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi told reporters that Iran had fended off one of the largest cyberattacks in recent memory on Sunday, which could have contributed to limited internet bandwidth."
Cloudflare data shows an average 35 percent drop in internet traffic in Iran compared with previous days, while users report sporadic home and mobile connection disruptions. Iranian authorities have previously shut down or slowed connectivity during protests, at times limiting access to a local intranet and causing near-complete blackouts in mid-June. The government has not detailed the latest slowdown, but the information minister said Iran repelled a major cyberattack, which may have reduced bandwidth. Protests that began among traders in downtown Tehran have spread to cities nationwide. Security deployments accompanied unrest, and at least ten people have been killed during demonstrations.
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