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”
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Ebrahim Raisi’s Enduring Impact on the Internet: A Legacy of Destruction
The administration of the president who promised that “internet speed should not affect gamers” ended unexpectedly with a helicopter crash in May 2024. However, his legacy regarding the internet and the “right to free access to the internet” remains enduring. Although some initiatives such as the national internet, tiered internet access, privacy and user securityContinue reading “Ebrahim Raisi’s Enduring Impact on the Internet: A Legacy of Destruction”
The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights
The seventh development plan law is of utmost importance among all internet policies in Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, the president-elect, has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to implementing this plan during presidential debates and in his announcements. Therefore, over the next four years, the situation of digital rights and the right to internet access can be examinedContinue reading “The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights”