Although the battle is being fought with bodies in the street, with women burning their headscarves and Iranians of all classes confronting security forces, it was protesters' phones that first swept them there
Iranians keep finding ways into the wider internet: About 80% of Iranians rely on VPNs and proxies for access, a lawmaker told state media in July.
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In the physical world, Iran’s authoritarian leaders answer to no one. They try, but often fail, to keep Iranians away from Western entertainment and news. Thanks to their rules, women are required to shroud their hair with headscarves, their bodies with loose clothing.
On the internet, Iranians are often able to slip those bonds.
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