Will Telegram and X Be Unblocked? An Interview with Keyvan Noghrehkar/ Ali Kalaei

The issue of filtering and removing restrictions on various internet platforms has been a highly debated topic in Iran over the past few years. While the Minister of Communications has stated that lifting the ban on all platforms is on the government’s agenda—and recently, WhatsApp and Google Play were unblocked—public opinion and observers are left […]...

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Stress and Psychological Impacts of Communication Restrictions on Users/ Alireza Goodarzi

To have a simple voice or video call with friends living outside Iran, I sometimes have to open and close several apps before one finally connects us for a few minutes. They can’t access domestic platforms, and we can’t use most international apps. I have to try multiple VPNs to find one that works. One […]...

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Whose Responsibility is the Generator in the Dowry? The Groom or the Bride?/ Morteza Hamounian

Power outages have a long history in the collective memory of Iranians. Widespread blackouts began during the war and continued until 1988 (1367 SH). However, from 1988 to 2008, the country experienced only occasional and temporary blackouts, specifically in 2001 and 2003 due to unexpected events. In 2008, due to reduced water reserves in dams […]...

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