Iranian vice president says 70 percent oppose internet curbs amid blackout

Iranian vice president says 70 percent oppose internet curbs amid blackout A senior Iranian official has acknowledged widespread public dissatisfaction to internet restrictions, as a prolonged blackout continues across the country. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, vice president for executive affairs under President Masoud Pezeshkian, said a survey by the Presidential Center found that 70 percent of Iranians are dissatisfied with the curbs. Speaking in comments carried by Mehr news agency, he signalled the need for a policy shift, warning against reliance on restrictions.