Iran to Disconnect from Global Internet

Iran is implementing a strategy of “Absolute Digital Isolation,” allowing only a select group of vetted individuals to access the global internet, with the majority of Iranians cut off from it entirely. This shift follows a planned severing of global internet access on January 8 amid protests, contrasting with previous instances where local networks remained operational. The regime has been developing a separate national internet since 2009, enabling access only to state-approved websites and applications. Experts warn that permanently severing global internet access could have severe economic and cultural repercussions for the country.

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