Iran's communications minister claimed Wednesday that more than 500 communication sites have been damaged during the war, but that the country's networks remained operational through cooperation between government agencies and private companies. 'We did not allow Iran to go dark,' he said, according to a report.
The statement by Iran's communications minister offers a rare admission of the scale of damage to the country's communication infrastructure during the ongoing conflict with the United States. The minister did not specify the time frame or geographic scope of the damage, but his claim of over 500 affected sites is the most detailed official acknowledgment yet.
The announcement comes amid a series of background reports on Iranian infrastructure vulnerabilities. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Tehran's mayor acknowledged earlier this month that recent attacks had damaged Iran's electricity infrastructure. Iran's central bank also admitted that a cyberattack on four banks had not been fully resolved. Additionally, a deputy communications minister had previously pledged no further internet shutdowns during emergencies, suggesting the regime is aware of the strategic importance of maintaining connectivity.
The minister's claim of network continuity, if accurate, indicates that Iran's communications sector has been resilient despite the extensive strikes. However, the claim remains unverified, and the minister did not provide evidence of the operational status of the damaged sites. The broader context of the conflict includes ongoing US Central Command strikes on Iranian military targets, which have targeted infrastructure across multiple provinces.
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