After repeatedly promising to alleviate or improve internet censorship in Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian introduced his nominee for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology: Seyed Sattar Hashemi. Hashemi, closely associated with former minister Azari Jahromi, is known for being cautious, conservative, and more of a “follower” than a “pioneer” or “pragmatic” leader. These traits mayContinue reading “National Network and Silence on Censorship: A Profile of the New Telecommunications Minister”
Tag Archives: Supreme Council for Cyberspace
What Does Iran’s 11th Parliament Mean for the Internet?
Against a backdrop of a historically low voter turnout at 42.6%, the conservative and principalists secured a massive majority in the Majles (Iran’s Parliament) during this February’s parliamentary elections. It has now been a few months since the 11th Parliament began its term. With political alliances consolidating, and the parliament deciding its agenda and setting prioritiesContinue reading “What Does Iran’s 11th Parliament Mean for the Internet?”