Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/iran-restores-facebook-and-twitter-blocks-after-technical-glitch Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran restores Facebook and Twitter blocks after “technical glitch” Nation Sep 17, 2013 11:19 AM EST On Monday, Facebook and Twitter were accessible in Iran for the first time in four years. One day later, Iran restored the social media blocks and said the short-lived access was due to “technical glitches.” According to the Associated Press, many Iranians believed the lifted ban was a result of newly elected President Hasan Rouhani’s policies. Others believed the access was meant to give Iranian cyber police the ability to trace Iranian social media users. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
On Monday, Facebook and Twitter were accessible in Iran for the first time in four years. One day later, Iran restored the social media blocks and said the short-lived access was due to “technical glitches.” According to the Associated Press, many Iranians believed the lifted ban was a result of newly elected President Hasan Rouhani’s policies. Others believed the access was meant to give Iranian cyber police the ability to trace Iranian social media users. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now