US allows American tech firms to expand their business in Iran, one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, to boost internet access for the Iranian people
Iranian government cut most internet access for its 80 million citizens during a crackdown on demonstrators protesting the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
The Treasury Department said an updated general licence issued on Friday authorises tech firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services. The Iranian government cut most internet access for its 80 million citizens during a crackdown on demonstrators protesting the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police.
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