Iran's deputy communications minister said the country has reached a level of maturity enabling it to handle emergencies and security tensions without disconnecting the internet, according to a Telegram report. The statement addresses past wartime internet blackouts, suggesting a policy shift in Tehran's approach to crisis communications.
Iran's deputy communications minister said Thursday that the country has reached a level of maturity enabling it to handle emergencies and security tensions without disconnecting the internet, according to a report on an Iranian news the source. The statement addresses the wartime internet blackouts Iran imposed during the recent conflict — as The Zioneer reported on June 7, Tehran shut down nationwide connectivity following ballistic missile launches. The deputy minister's comments suggest a potential policy shift, though no specific mechanism or timeline was outlined. Background context items from the past two weeks show senior Iranian officials have repeatedly underscored military readiness and deterrent posture, including statements by the foreign minister and the Supreme National Security Council's declaration of an end to hostilities on all fronts. The deputy minister's remarks are the first by an Iranian communications official to directly address the internet shutdowns and signal reluctance to repeat them.
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