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News Iran Mandates Ministry of ICT to Enable Disconnection of Foreign Networks from National Information Grid
New national defense document grants authority to isolate internet infrastructure from global networks.
Written by Iman Baik ![Iran's newly approved 10-year Electronic Passive Defense Strategy mandates the Ministry of Communications to build capability for disconnecting foreign networks from the National Information Network during crises.]()
27 February 2026
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News Iran’s Cyber Police Confirm Mass SMS About U.S. President Was Result of Hack
Initial Investigations Indicate Hacking
Written by Nima Zand ![Iran mass SMS hack]()
24 February 2026
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News Sharif University Website Hacked, Logo Replaced with Pre-Revolution Name
The university’s logo was replaced with its pre-1979 name, “Aryamehr University of Technology”.
Written by Nima Zand ![Sharif University cyberattack]()
24 February 2026
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News Iran’s ICT Minister Submits GPS Disruption Report to National Security Council
Iran’s ICT minister confirms GPS disruptions affecting multiple sectors, including aviation, and says the issue is under national security review.
Written by Nima Zand ![GPS Disruptions]()
22 February 2026
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News Iranian Mobile Game Usage Drops 85% in Two Years, Industry Head Says
CEO of Iran’s National Game Foundation Warns of Sharp Decline in Domestic Mobile Game Market
Written by Iman Baik ![Iran’s domestic mobile game share dropped from 40% to 6% in two years, as production slowed and regional competitors increased large-scale investments.]()
22 February 2026
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News Iran’s Digital Economy Shrinks to 4% of GDP, Deputy ICT Minister Reports
Iran’s digital economy contracts as investor interest wanes, prompting new AI-focused initiatives and data-driven governance reforms.
Written by Nima Zand ![]()
3 February 2026
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News Iran’s First Artificial Intelligence Exhibition to Focus on Solving Five National Megachallenges
Iran’s first AI exhibition will gather policymakers, industry, and startups to address five national megachallenges.
Written by Iman Baik ![Iran AI Exhibition]()
6 January 2026
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News 26th Telecom Exhibition to Be Held with a Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Iran’s 26th Telecom Exhibition will be held in Tehran with a focus on artificial intelligence, smart networks, and the National Information Network.
Written by Digiato Team ![]()
5 January 2026
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News Cyberattack from 125,000 Sources Neutralized by Iran’s Telecom Infrastructure
Iran’s Telecommunication Infrastructure Company says it repelled a massive DDoS attack reaching 720 million packets per second, one of the largest globally.
Written by Nima Zand ![DDoS Cyberattacks]()
29 December 2025
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News Vice Presidency Confirms Final Phase of National AI Assistant Project
Hossein Afshin announces Iran’s AI Assistant project is in final stages, with a stable release expected by year-end.
Written by Nima Zand ![Iran to Unveil Stable AI Assistant by Year-End]()
28 December 2025
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News Iran Allocates Over 21 Trillion Tomans to the National Information Network Next Year
Iran’s next-year budget allocates over 21 trillion tomans to the National Information Network.
Written by Iman Baik ![National Information Network]()
25 December 2025
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News Payment Gateways for Several Digital Health Platforms Blocked, E-Commerce Association Warns of Risks
Tehran E-Commerce Association criticizes sudden health platform suspensions.
Written by Nima Zand ![Digital Health]()
23 December 2025
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News DOHA PREPARES TO HOST WEB SUMMIT QATAR 2026
AI, Fintech, and Healthtech at the Heart of Discussions
Written by Digiato Team ![]()
22 December 2025
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News “The Plan Was Ready, Cooperation Was Not,” Former Cyber Secretary on Iran’s Tiered Internet Scheme
Former official reveals Iran's failed 'white SIM card' plan for 7 million.
Written by Ali Momeni ![white SIM cards]()
22 December 2025
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News Filimo Unveils New Visual Identity After 11 Years
Filimo Introduces a Comprehensive Brand Redesign
Written by Digiato Team ![]()
21 December 2025
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News Iran to Support Startup Participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Iran backs knowledge-based startups at Web Summit Qatar 2026 to boost tech exports and foster international partnerships across emerging digital sectors.
Written by Digiato Team ![Web Summit Qatar 2026]()
20 December 2025
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News Digikala and MCI Launch First Joint Retail Store in Central Tehran
The joint Digikala–MCI store marks a new step toward hybrid retail by combining e-commerce products and telecom services in a single physical location.
Written by Digiato Team ![Digikala and MCI Open First Joint Retail Store in Tehran]()
20 December 2025
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News Iran’s OTC Market Gains Innovative Knowledge-Based Status
Iran's OTC market recognized as an innovative knowledge-based company.
Written by Digiato Team ![Iran OTC market]()
16 December 2025
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News Tehran E-Commerce Association Calls for Review of Pindo Case Ruling
Tehran E-Commerce Association calls for review of Pindo court ruling.
Written by Iman Baik ![Tehran E-Commerce Group Urges Review of Pindo Case]()
15 December 2025
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News Iranian Vice President Warns of Alarmingly Low Return Rate of Elite Talent
Iran's elite return rate is 1%, far below the global average.
Written by Ali Momeni ![elite return rate]()
14 December 2025
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