Iran’s internet bill expected to progress despite overturned vote

An Iranian man checks the Clubhouse App on his smart phone [File: AFP]

Tehran, Iran – A controversial snap vote by Iranian lawmakers on progressing an internet restrictions bill has been overturned, but proponents are still expected to move forward with the legislation.

Hours after the outlines of the so-called “Protection Bill” were approved in a controversial meeting of 19 lawmakers on Tuesday, the parliament’s regulations department overturned the vote.