Restoring Iran’s internet exposes regime’s deep power struggles

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Iran's government has ordered the restoration of internet access after the longest blackout in the country's history, reflecting significant internal power struggles within the regime. The move underscores concerns over uncontrolled information flow and highlights Tehran's centralized internet governance.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered authorities to begin restoring internet access for the population, ending the longest blackout in any country’s history – but the delayed decision underscores how deeply the Islamic Republic fears unrestricted information access for its citizens. Iran’s internet governance is highly centralized, with multiple layers of state institutions directly accountable … The post Restoring Iran’s internet exposes regime’s deep power struggles appeared first on Egypt Independent.