Iran's communications minister stated that providing stable communications infrastructure is a difficult and important mission, and that the country will use space organization capabilities to ensure stable communication during funeral ceremonies. The comment was reported by the source tracking Iranian news, without naming the minister or specifying which funerals.
Iran's communications minister pledged to use space agency capabilities to ensure stable internet connectivity during funeral ceremonies, according to the source covering Iranian affairs. The statement highlights the regime’s ongoing sensitivity around communications during events that could draw large gatherings. The minister’s name was not specified in the report, and it is unclear which funerals prompted the pledge. In a related context, The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian efforts to maintain internet access during emergencies, including a June 18 bulletin noting a deputy minister’s assurance of no further wartime blackouts. That promise has not been fully tested; Iran has periodically restricted internet access during past protests and crises. The current statement appears to focus on ceremonial logistics rather than broader censorship policy, though the combined signals suggest Tehran is managing its communications posture carefully during a period of heightened regional tensions.
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