During the Iran-Israel war, the Islamic Republic of Iran escalated its crackdown in cyberspace, launching a new front of digital repression. This includes enacting repressive laws and criminalizing tools that enable free access to information. This 12-day war ushered in one of the most oppressive eras for internet access in Iran. Beyond outright disconnection, internetContinue reading “Iran’s Digital Clampdown: “Corruption on Earth” and Wartime Internet Control”
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IranAccess During the New Year Holidays: Government Extortion of Users
The Iranian government’s internet policies have increasingly created a class-based digital system, where access is determined by income. These policies have stalled network development and caused intentional disruptions to people’s daily lives, particularly during the New Year holidays. Over the past month, these developments in network policies have significantly impacted user access to online services.Continue reading “IranAccess During the New Year Holidays: Government Extortion of Users”