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Iran Curbs Internet, Foreign Media Ahead of Protests

HeadlineDec 07, 2009

The Iranian government is cracking down on foreign journalists as well as domestic internet use ahead of an annual student rally. Foreign correspondents have been ordered to remain in their offices today. Tehran residents, meanwhile, say their internet access has been limited, with curbs on websites loyal to the Iranian political opposition.

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