Internet Blackout in Southern Iran

Adnkronos International:

Following the ethnic unrest in southern Iran, in the Arab majority region of Khuzestan on the Persian Gulf, the government of President Mohammad Khatami has decided to cut-off internet connections in many cities. "The decision was taken following the use of the internet by those involved in the protests, for communication purposes that had the security of the state at risk," according to the Tehran-based Mehr news agency.