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Explainer: How Iran’s Strait of Hormuz cable sovereignty could reshape global internet governance

In the wake of US-Israeli aggression, Iran is moving to assert sovereignty over submarine internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could generate hundreds of millions in annual revenue and reshape global data transmission.

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Telecoms minister says Iran determined to ease internet restrictions

Iran’s telecoms minister says the country is determined to ease restrictions on the internet.

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ECONOMY

Iran’s internet speed increased this year amid better controls

Iran reports better internet speeds amid increasing government controls on quality of services.

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ECONOMY

Russian telecoms regulator chief in Iran to discuss internet

Roskomnadzor chief meets Iranian telecoms minister to discuss internet issues.

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ECONOMY

Iran denies it is replicating China’s internet controls

Iranian telecoms minister says the country has its own model of internet expansion.

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Many think the Internet is a safe place for communicating and finding information, but the reality behind the scenes is totally different. 

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CHINA

China shuts 100,000 fake news social media accounts

China ramps up efforts to fight fake news, closing 100,000 online accounts.

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ECONOMY

Access to broadband internet in Iran rose 6.11% in 2022: CRA

Iran’s telecoms regulator says access to broadband internet rose by 6.11% in the country last year.

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