Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, Secretary of the Supreme Council and Head of the National Cyberspace Center, discussed the challenges and opportunities of the country's cyberspace in a meeting with media representatives yesterday morning. This press conference, particularly focused on the frequently mentioned terms "Starlink" and "VPN", reflected the fundamental concerns of the government in facing new technologies and how to manage access to information in the digital age.
Challenges of Cyberspace and Iran's New Policies
Aghamiri detailed the country's policies in the area of internet and filtering, emphasizing the importance of revising existing policies. He told reporters that currently, the examination of network disruptions and possible solutions to improve the internet situation in Iran is underway.
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Aghamiri announced that the country is in a sensitive situation and that a 32-article document to facilitate access to foreign platforms will be published soon. This document, as one of the key measures to reform the country's internet policies, aims to increase users' access to information and online services.
Countering Starlink and Future Plans
Aghamiri's remarks in this meeting particularly focused on the challenges posed by Starlink's internet services and the need to create effective strategies to counter such technologies. He emphasized that these types of services, especially given the current limitations on the internet in Iran, could create new problems.
Aghamiri also pointed out the importance of cooperation among the public and various institutions in this area, stating: "For the success of these programs, we need the collaboration and synergy of all sectors of society." He added that strengthening internet infrastructure and creating secure and stable platforms for accessing information will be among the government's main priorities in the coming years.
This press conference took place amid ongoing concerns about the state of the internet and access to information in Iran. In response to reporters' questions, Aghamiri emphasized the efforts being made to improve the situation, stating: "We will not deviate from the path of solving existing problems and are seeking to create fundamental changes in this area."
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