U.S. State Department: Iran shuts down internet to silence voices

The U.S. State Department has reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran has completely shut down the internet in an effort to silence the voices of the Iranian people. The department emphasized that despite this action, the willpower of the Iranian citizens cannot be suppressed like a network connection.

In a statement released in Farsi, the State Department conveyed solidarity with the people of Iran, asserting that "the world still hears and sees you." This message comes amidst ongoing protests in Iran, where citizens have been voicing their demands for change.

For more information on the situation in Iran, see related coverage on massive nationwide anti-regime protests that have entered their thirteenth day.