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US urges social media platforms to block Iran officials

The US State Department on Saturday called on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to suspend the accounts of Iranian government leaders until Tehran re-establishes internet coverage throughout the riot-torn country.

The government imposed a near-total Internet blackout more than a week ago amid violent protests.

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