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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Iranian Government / President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran
May 26, 2026
Verified: May 26, 2026
"Iran has begun a partial restoration of internet services after a prolonged blackout since late February. The reconnection follows an order by President Masoud Pezeshkian, despite legal challenges. Experts note that connectivity remains significantly below pre-blackout levels and is subject to ongoing political power struggles."
Author: Evgeny Morozov
Morozov provides a critical analysis of how authoritarian regimes use digital technology and internet control as tools for surveillance and political suppression, which is essential for understanding the strategic nature of Iran's internet shutdowns.
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