Following a period of severe digital disruption, internet connectivity in Iran has begun showing signs of a gradual but highly contested restoration. This report details the unfolding factional power struggle over Iran's digital borders, highlighting a dynamic shift from high-level national security shutdown orders to recent, conflicting judicial interventions. Because this transition began only today,Continue reading "The Fragmented Return: Inside Iran’s Gradual Internet Restoration and Political Tug-of-War"
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The Right to Internet: From Individual Claims to a Social Crisis ; Exploring the Lived Experience of Iranian Users During Internet Blackouts
This report is based on an analysis of 20 in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted with 16 adults and 4 adolescents from different cities across Iran. The participants represent a diverse range of professions and social backgrounds, from students and homemakers to programmers, traders, and freelancers. Despite differences in age and occupation, all of them share aContinue reading "The Right to Internet: From Individual Claims to a Social Crisis ; Exploring the Lived Experience of Iranian Users During Internet Blackouts"
Wartime Digital Isolation: Iran’s Strategic Internet Shutdown
Following the joint US–Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026, Iranian authorities immediately imposed a near-total international internet blackout. While the National Information Network remains active to preserve domestic services, global connectivity has been systematically dismantled. This latest analysis—a collaborative effort between Miaan, ASL19, Kentik, IODA, Cloudflare, Holistic Resilience, and DeltaChat—analyzes the technical nature ofContinue reading "Wartime Digital Isolation: Iran’s Strategic Internet Shutdown"
Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN
Since the night of January 11, Starlink internet in Iran has once again been subjected to intense jamming. According to research by Filterwatch, the transmission of interference varies depending on the hour and the specific neighborhood. While some areas remain unaffected, others experience packet loss ranging from 10% to 40% in Starlink communications. This situationContinue reading "Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN"
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"