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Iran restricts internet access to ward off Israeli cyberattacks
People in Iran have been having difficulties accessing internet services, including foreign websites and messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Fatemeh Mohajerani, Iran's spokesperson, said the government was forced to throttle internet speeds in the country to maintain network stability "given the enemy's cyber attacks." In addition to blocking WhatsApp, the Iranian government urged citizens to delete it from their smartphones, accusing it of collecting information to send to Israel. While Iran's spokesperson said that the government is blocking and slowing down the country's internet connection as a way to prevent Israeli cyberattacks, it's also making it harder for people to get warnings about incoming attacks and to contact loved ones in cases of emergency.
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