The Telegraph | Iran's internet blackout: What is happening, and why did the government turn it off?

What caused the internet shutdown in Iran? 

The Iranian government implemented a near-total shutdown of internet services after protests began on November 15. The uprisings were sparked by the announcement of hikes in petrol prices across the country of at least 50 per cent. They quickly spread to cities and towns across the country and turned political, with protestors demanding high-ranking officials step down.  

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Finbar Anderson