# Iranian authorities restricted internet access during the protest crackdown

Date: 2022

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned senior [Iranian government](/organizations/iranian-government) and security officials over internet shutdowns and violence against peaceful protesters, describing communications restrictions as part of the state's response to demonstrations after [Mahsa Amini](/people/mahsa-amini)'s death.

## Drivers

- Woman Life Freedom protests in Iran: https://factrail.ai/drivers/woman-life-freedom-protests-in-iran

## Sources

- https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0974/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/iran-internet-restrictions-during-wlf-crackdown-2022