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Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani reiterated that President can resolve filtering issues, but the administration prioritizes consensus.
Speaking to reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting, Mohajerani stated, "The presence of foreign platform owners in the country is a practice seen in other nations as well. Some platform owners have accepted conditions to operate within certain countries, and similar developments have occurred with Iran."
Mohajerani did not clarify how the government plans to persuade platforms to operate in Iran given the nation's unique circumstances and stringent Western sanctions.
She emphasized that lifting internet filtering remains a priority for the administration, adding, "The President, as head of the Supreme Council for Cyberspace, has the authority to address this issue directly. However, the government's approach is centered on consensus and acceptance of various perspectives, a lengthy process."
Mohajerani had previously made similar remarks, suggesting that lifting filters hinges on reaching agreements between the President and certain key stakeholders.
In recent days, Mohsen Hajimirzaei, the President’s Chief of Staff, also stated that major platforms could only be unblocked if their representatives establish a presence in Iran. This follows earlier comments from Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy Chief of Staff, who predicted that most platforms would be unblocked by year-end.
