Iran triggers 'kill switch' to cover up alleged crimes amid escalating protests and death toll

Iran's government allegedly triggered an internet 'kill switch' to conceal reports of human rights abuses by security forces amid rising protests nationwide, as deaths and injuries mount against the backdrop of widespread unrest. The move comes as protesters take to the streets in cities across Iran to express their dissent. Cybersecurity experts claim that the Iranian regime is attempting to block online activity related to the protests. The exact extent of the regime's actions remains unclear.