Iran uses Chinese censorship hardware to permanently restrict internet access
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Summary
Iran is using Chinese-imported hardware to strengthen its internet censorship capabilities, effectively cutting off most citizens from the web following US-Israeli attacks in February. The move represents Beijing exporting the technology behind its sophisticated firewall system, with Iranian authorities planning to permanently restrict internet access and allow only tightly monitored access for a small number of users.
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Since the start of US-Israeli attacks in February, Tehran has essentially cut Iranians off from the web, reshaping the country's economy in the process.
Authorities now plan to use hardware imported from China to permanently restrict access to the internet, allowing only tightly monitored access for a small number of users.
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