Iran’s Internet Crisis: A Battle Between Control and Connectivity - Iran News Update

Iran’s Internet Crisis: A Battle Between Control and Connectivity - Iran News Update

A new report by Tehran’s E-Commerce Association reveals the failure of censorship policies and the growing dependence on unsafe workarounds among Iranian users. A recent report published on Sunday, August 3, 2025, by the Tehran E-Commerce Association paints a stark picture of the state of internet access in Iran. While shedding light on the growing digital divide and economic consequences of censorship, it also confirms what many citizens and ex…

Iran Ranks 97th Out of 100 Countries in Internet Quality

The Internet and Infrastructure Commission of the Tehran E-Commerce Association published a report stating that Iran ranks 97th among 100 countries in terms of internet speed, disruptions, and restrictions. Despite these limitations, studies indicate that the number of Starlink satellite internet users in Iran is growing. Hamidreza Ahmadi, deputy chair of the commission, said on Sunday, August 3, that Iran remains among the worst in the world in…

15 Countries That Censored the Internet

The internet was designed to be a free-flowing highway of information, connecting people across the globe without borders or barriers. Unfortunately, that idealistic vision hasn’t become reality everywhere. Governments around the world have discovered that controlling online information gives them tremendous power over their citizens, and they’re not shy about using it. From complete internet blackouts during protests to sophisticated filtering …