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Internet Censorship
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nypost.compolitics53 days ago
Iran Requires Pro-Government Posts and Personal Data to Restore Internet Access
Iranians facing internet blackouts must provide extensive personal information and post pro-government content on social media to regain access, according to independent media outlets. Users are also required to sign pledges not to publish content deemed harmful to national secur…
Al Jazeeraworld54 days ago
Iran Creates New Body to Review Internet Access During Ongoing Shutdown
Iran has established the Specialised Headquarters for Organising and Guiding Iran’s Cyberspace with First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref appointed to lead it. The move comes 11 weeks into a near-total internet blackout that began after the outbreak of war with the United State…
rte.iepolitics55 days ago
Russians Use Workarounds as Government Restricts Internet Access
Russian authorities have imposed internet controls similar to those in Iran, citing security concerns. A three-week internet shutdown in Moscow this year led residents to buy radios, pagers and paper maps while disrupting digital services. Many Russians fear further loss of acces…
business58 days ago
Iran Faces Economic Losses From Internet Blackout Lasting Over 70 Days
Iran has experienced a near-total internet shutdown for more than 70 days in 2026, according to internet monitor Netblocks. The blackout has cost the economy an estimated $250 million a day, with broader impacts reaching as much as $3 billion daily when effects on banks and busin…