Iranian Presidential Office Defends Continued Internet Restrictions (heise.de)

• Presidential office maintains defense of internet shutdown measures.
• Internal bureaucratic friction revealed through government criticism of implementing agencies.
• Ongoing digital isolation hampers civilian communication and data flows.

"The Iranian administration is facing mounting criticism over the ongoing nationwide internet blockade. While the President’s office continues to justify these restrictions as essential for national security, it has paradoxically criticized the agencies responsible for the implementation. This dual stance highlights internal friction regarding digital governance and the socio-economic impact of complete digital isolation, suggesting that the state remains committed to maintaining a closed cyber-environment despite growing domestic pushback."