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Iran Enforces Internet Censorship Amid Security Concerns

10/18/2025

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Iran imposed near-total internet restrictions after the June war with Israel, citing security concerns.
The restrictions limit access to international apps and GPS services.
Digital rights activists say the measures curb social and political freedoms and push toward a domestic internet model like China's.
Some VPN use has been restored, but many platforms remain under government surveillance, hindering daily activities and signaling a trend of censorship in Iran.

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Story summary

Iran imposed near-total internet restrictions after the June war with Israel, citing security concerns.
The restrictions limit access to international apps and GPS services.
Digital rights activists say the measures curb social and political freedoms and push toward a domestic internet model like China's.
Some VPN use has been restored, but many platforms remain under government surveillance, hindering daily activities and signaling a trend of censorship in Iran.