nextprevThe Latest on protests in Iran (all times local):4:30 p.m.Iran state TV is reporting that authorities have blocked Instagram and the messaging app Telegram. The source said: "With a decision by the Supreme National Security Council, activities of Telegram and Instagram are temporarily limited." The CEO of Telegram says Iran is "blocking access ... for the majority of Iranians" after protesters used the popular messaging app to plan and publicize demonstrations. The Telegram app has been used to share videos of the protests, the largest since 2009, and times for new rallies. ___10 a.m.A semi-official news agency in Iran has quoted a government official as saying two protesters were killed at a rally overnight.

Source: Fox News December 31, 2017 12:56 UTC