It was not clear how many were arrested in the provinces, which saw protests on a bigger scale than the capital. Rouhani, urging the nation to be vigilant, acknowledged that people were unhappy about the state of economy, corruption and a lack of transparency. Quick guide Telegram in Iran Show Hide It’s hard to overstate the power of Telegram in Iran. While authorities ban social media websites like Facebook and Twitter and censor others, Telegram users can say nearly anything. That too has made it a worry of Iranian authorities.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2017 11:53 UTC