Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, criticized Meta for banning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's accounts on Facebook and Instagram, labeling the action as 'illegal and unethical'. Abdollahian highlighted that the move not only infringes on freedom of speech but also disrespects the millions who follow Khamenei's views and updates. The Iranian official accused Meta, referred to as the 'Silicon Valley Empire', of attempting to silence a significant voice in support of the Palestinian cause, asserting that such efforts cannot prevent this voice from reaching global public opinion. This sentiment was echoed in statements denouncing the US tech giant's decision as a 'violation of freedom of expression', reflecting a broader condemnation from Iran.
It’s hilarious and pathetic that the Islamic republic is whining about how banning Khamenei from Facebook and Instagram “violates free speech” https://t.co/kQK2XOl7q8
Iran on Saturday denounced US tech giant Meta's decision to remove the Facebook and Instagram accounts of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "violation of freedom of expression".
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian lambasted @Meta’s decision to remove Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s accounts from Instagram and Facebook. https://t.co/EoPTi23C2e
Iran is angry at Meta for removing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from Facebook and Instagram, calling it a “violation of freedom of expression.” Catch the irony? Khamenei denies the Iranian people free speech while screaming how unfair it is that he can't spread his…
Iran on Saturday denounced US tech giant Meta's decision to remove the Facebook and Instagram accounts of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "violation of freedom of expression". Read more: https://t.co/EFOHV1tGGl https://t.co/Lv3uJorzKO
Headline: Iran makes fun of America! https://t.co/2DkdNwOstH
In comments exclusively made to Middle East Eye, Hossein Amir Abdollahian accused the "Silicon Valley Empire" of trying to censor a prominent supporter of the Palestinian cause https://t.co/ePCMnLxdoB
Hossein Amir Abdollahian accused Meta of trying to censor a prominent supporter of the Palestinian cause. "The Silicon Valley Empire cannot prevent this voice from reaching the public opinion of the world" https://t.co/ePCMnLxdoB
"Blocking the media accounts of the supreme leader of the revolution is not only a violation of freedom of speech but also an insult to millions of followers of his positions and news," Amir Abdollahian told MEE https://t.co/a8HkjuGxd0
Iran foreign minister says Meta banning Khamenei was 'illegal and unethical' https://t.co/ePCMnLxdoB