Iran-linked fake Scottish X accounts go silent amid Iranian internet blackout during protests
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A network of fake Scottish X accounts linked to Iran has gone dark following an internet blackout imposed in Iran amid widespread protests. The accounts, which claimed to support Scottish independence and were tracked by UK Defence Journal, ceased activity on Thursday, with one prominent account 'Fiona' stopping posts. The timing coincides with internet restrictions in Iran during anti-government protests.
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Industry publication UK Defence Journal, which has tracked the accounts for months, said that multiple X accounts claiming to be supporters of Scottish independence have ceased activity.
One such account, known as 'Fiona', has not posted since Thursday.
The silence from the group of accounts, which began on Thursday, comes amid widespread protests against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
The silence from the group of accounts, which began on Thursday, comes amid widespread protests against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
