MTN’s Iran Troubles Deepen With CEO Ousted Over Shutdown Delay

Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.

Authorities ousted state mobile operator MTN Irancell’s chief executive officer without informing MTN Group Ltd., the South African company that co-owns the mobile network, accusing him of taking too long to comply with shutdown orders, people familiar with the matter said.