Iran's partial internet restoration exposes rift between moderates and hardliners
By
Maryam Sinaiee
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Iran partially restored international internet access after nearly three months of a government-imposed blackout. This move has triggered internal conflict within the ruling system, as hardliners accuse President Masoud Pezeshkian's government of bypassing powerful security and cyberspace institutions. The rift exposes deepening divisions between moderate and hardline factions over internet governance and control.
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Hardliners accusing President Masoud Pezeshkian's government of bypassing powerful security and cyberspace institutions
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