Narges Keshavarznia – Filterwatch

Iran’s Internet Status in the First Week of Israel’s Attack: Disruption More Severe Than Bloody November in 2019

With the onset of Israel’s military attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, Iran entered one of its most severe and targeted periods of communication disruption and information censorship in its history. Leveraging its experience from the November 2019 internet shutdown and the development of infrastructure and policies related to the “National Information Network,” theContinue reading “Iran’s Internet Status in the First Week of Israel’s Attack: Disruption More Severe Than Bloody November in 2019”

Iran’s internet policies are taking a stark turn, revealing a paradoxical strategy that aims for regional influence while tightening the digital leash on its citizens. In the past month alone, at least 90 internet disruptions have been reported, with half classified as “severe,” painting a grim picture of a nation moving toward a controlled andContinue reading “Iran’s Unequal Internet: 90 Outages Expose New Digital Divide as “Cyber Free Zones” Emerge”

The cost of internet access is a primary factor influencing citizens’ ability to access free information, which is essential for the economic, social, and cultural development of any country. In Iran, however, internet pricing policies have made unrestricted internet access increasingly inaccessible for many. Factors such as the price disparity between domestic and international trafficContinue reading “The Internet in Iran: From Public Resource to Exclusive Commodity – Exploring Pricing and Access Challenges”

In today’s world, access to the internet is widely regarded as a fundamental human right, significantly impacting economic, social, and cultural development. The internet is not only the primary tool for communication and information exchange but also a platform for innovation, education, and social engagement. The quality, speed, and accessibility of the internet heavily relyContinue reading “The Monopoly of Internet Infrastructure in Iran: Challenges and Consequences of Restrictions on Access and Cybersecurity”