Iran accused of blocking SIM cards, digital access to silence dissent

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Iranians told Deutsche Welle that authorities blocked their SIM cards, banking access, and online accounts over critical content or activism. The reported restrictions are being used to pressure people into deleting posts or abandoning dissent.

DW has spoken with several Iranians who say their SIM cards, bank access and online accounts were blocked until they deleted critical content or pledged to stop activism.