Iran International identified a network of 690 natural persons and 298 legal entities by examining documents related to the 88-day internet blackout in Iran in January 1404, which this report says played a role in creating the largest digital blackout in Iran's history. According to this study, Internet control in Iran is carried out through two main paths: the ownership of the first mobile operators, Irancel and Retel, and the control of international Internet access ports. In this structure, the institutions affiliated to the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Republic, the Revolutionary Guards, the Farman Imam Executive Headquarters and the Mustafan Foundation play a central role. Amirhadi Anwari, editorial board member of Iran International, explains.

Iran International identified a network of 690 natural persons and 298 legal entities by examining documents related to the 88-day internet blackout in Iran in January 1404, which this report says played a role in creating the largest digital blackout in Iran's history. According to this study, Internet control in Iran is carried out through two main paths: the ownership of the first mobile operators, Irancel and Retel, and the control of international Internet access ports. In this structure, the institutions affiliated to the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Republic, the Revolutionary Guards, the Farman Imam Executive Headquarters and the Mustafan Foundation play a central role. Amirhadi Anwari, editorial board member of Iran International, explains.