Meta permanently removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing repeated violations of its Dangerous Organisations & Individuals policy. A Microsoft report separately detailed a rise in cyber-attacks and influence operations attributed to Iranian actors since October 2023.
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We have removed these accounts for repeatedly violating our Dangerous Organisations & Individuals policy
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Prior to its removal, Khamenei’s main Instagram account boasted over 5 million followers.
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with 11 instances reported in October 2023 alone compared to sporadic occurrences in previous years.
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Israel, with unconditional support from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other western governments, has killed over 28,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded over 68,000 others.
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has killed over 28,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded over 68,000 others.
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Over 80% percent of the civilian infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, schools, and places of worship, have been damaged or destroyed by the ongoing Israeli bombardment, according to the United Nations and other international humanitarian organisations operating in the region.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken action against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by removing his accounts from both platforms.
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Iranian-affiliated hackers disrupted streaming television services in the UAE, Canada, and the UK in early December 2023.
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Meanwhile, Microsoft revealed findings about cyber-attacks allegedly orchestrated by Iranian actors aligned with the government. These attacks, which occurred since October 2023, were purportedly aimed at bolstering Hamas and undermining Israel and its allies.
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