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Milani calls the internet blackout a war crime because it leaves tens of millions of Iranians unable to avoid Israel or the U.S. bombing them.

Iranian business owner, who said he had traveled to Turkey for just two days to check his WhatsApp messages and the international news.

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[–] rwrwefwef@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Milani calls the internet blackout a war crime because it leaves tens of millions of Iranians unable to avoid Israel or the U.S. bombing them.

Guess he can't understand that allowing internet access in Iran is akin to give Mossad and CIA an eye in every corner of the country, considering that neither have a great record with civilian casualties. What happens then, according to him?

Furthermore, the "blackout" seems mostly like ISPs are being told to block signals coming from outside Iran. Internal connections, like gov't websites seem to be working.

[–] EvergreenGuru@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Surprised there’s still movement between Iran and Turkey, but yeah. I guess I should add entertainment to list of preparedness items in case the US ever does the same.

Also, hyperbolic to call it a war crime when actual genocide is happening in Gaza and a whole school full of Iranian students was killed by the US. I’d be worried about who the source is on such a bold statement.

[–] couldhavebeenyou@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

Apparently, the border with Turkey is freely passable as in, there's no real checkpoint either way

Also, internet is shut off but telephone lines are not

[–] LustLive@fedinsfw.app 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Iran is a country with beautiful people oppressed by a heinous clergymen regime. Israel may not be a good government but downfall of Khomeini thingies is the best for everyone.

[–] mrdown@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Your solution for the regime is fupporting israel who call them amalek advocating for killing infants and animals and the usa talking about ending a civilization?