Executive Summary Iran’s Chastity and Hijab law—and the social backlash it has provoked, particularly following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini—has prompted intensified government efforts to control women’s clothing. Although the law was officially shelved, at least temporarily, following a decision by the Supreme National Security Council in December, evidence suggests that aspects of itContinue reading “A Battlefield Named Isfahan: Targeted Use of IMSI-Catchers and Surveillance Cameras to the Enforce Chastity and Hijab Law”
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A Cyber Power That Wasn’t
Iran as a Surveillance State Over the past two decades, Iran has expanded its cyber capabilities for domestic control, regional influence, and retaliation against adversaries. Leaked data from seemingly hacktivist groups have repeatedly indicated the expansive scope of Iran’s interest and capability to surveil citizens and dissidents. The SIAM network, use of facial recognition, e-governmentContinue reading “A Cyber Power That Wasn’t”