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Breaking news and essential updates on Iran’s tech, digital economy, and startup sector, curated and verified by Digiato’s editorial team.
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News Iran Sees Chinese BeiDou as U.S.-controlled GPS Alternative
Iran’s Deputy ICT Minister, Ehsan Chitsaz, said disruptions to the U.S.-controlled GPS system have prompted the country to explore alternatives.
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14 July 2025
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News Manouchehr Sadri Appointed as CEO of Bazaar
Sadri, with a background in IT and management from Amirkabir University, previously served at Tapsell, Sanjaagh, and Bartar Group.
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14 July 2025
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News Iran’s Judiciary Mandated to Use Artificial Intelligence in Legal Processes
Iran’s judiciary officially adopts artificial intelligence in legal processes to enhance efficiency and streamline case handling under new executive regulations.
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13 July 2025
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News Iran Restores IPv6 After Month-Long Wartime Shutdown
Checks show Shatel, MCI, and Asiatech have resumed the service, while Irancell is still pending.
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13 July 2025
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News Rasmio Managers Released on Bail on Interim Basis During Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under investigation.
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11 July 2025
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News Digikala’s Flagship Store Named Finalist at World Architecture Festival 2025
Digikala’s physical flagship store in Tehran has been shortlisted in the Retail Interior category at the 2025 World Architecture Festival (WAF).
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10 July 2025
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News Iran’s ICT Minister’s Old Tweet on ‘Local GitHub’ Resurfaces Amid Internet Disruptions
A 2019 tweet by Iran’s current ICT Minister proposing a “local GitHub” has gone viral again, as widespread internet disruptions renew fears over restricted access.
Written by Digiato Team ![Local GitHub]()
10 July 2025
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News Iran Launches Emergency Loans for Digital Economy Firms Hit by 12-Day War
Iran’s Ministry of ICT has launched an emergency support program, offering more than 10 trillion rials in loans to digital businesses affected by 12-day war.
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10 July 2025
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News Iran ICT Official Calls for End to ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Internet Controls
Iran’s National Information Network deputy clarifies filtering is not its goal, advocating for reform and balanced technical-social filtering solutions.
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9 July 2025
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News Iran EMS Reports 15% Rise in Emergency Calls Amid Severe Air Pollution
Emergency Medical Services in Iran report a 15% rise in calls linked to air pollution, with Tehran most affected in the past 48 hours.
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8 July 2025
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News Iran International TV Hacked by Handala Hacker Group, Over 71,000 Contacts Compromised
Iran International TV confirms hack by Handala group, exposing data of over 71,000 contacts and Telegram accounts in two cyberattacks.
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8 July 2025
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Insight Tapsi Reports Significant Revenue Decline After 12-Day War
Tapsi’s June revenue fell 20% amid a 12-day war, causing a sharp decline in rides, especially in Tehran.
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7 July 2025
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News Iran Finalizes National Roadmap for Quantum Technology
Iran’s vice presidency’s scientific deputy announces the completion of a national quantum technology development roadmap.
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7 July 2025
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News Dotin Clarifies Cyberattack on Sepah and Pasargad Banks: Software Systems Remained Secure
Dotin disclosed details of a large-scale cyberattack on hardware infrastructure of two Iranian banks
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4 July 2025
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News Iran Blames Foreign Cyberattacks for Recent Internet Disruptions
Iran’s communications minister has attributed nationwide internet disruptions to foreign cyberattacks.
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2 July 2025
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News Iran Internet Disruptions Threaten 400,000 Online Businesses
The Internet Business Association estimated financial damages from outages at $1.5 million per hour
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2 July 2025
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News Bloomberg: Investing in Tehran Is Like Buying Bitcoin in 2010
It is hard work, but it has serious upside potential
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1 July 2025
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News Iran’s Parliament: Civilian Drones Require Official License and Ownership Certificate
Iran’s Parliament has passed a law regulating the ownership, trade, and usage of civilian drones, requiring documentation, licensed operation, and compliance with national security protocoles.
Written by Iman Baik ![civilian drones]()
30 June 2025
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News Parliament Bans the Use of Starlink in Iran
Iran's Parliament has officially passed a law prohibiting the use of unlicensed electronic internet communication tools, including Starlink.
Written by Iman Baik ![Iran parliment bans Starlink]()
30 June 2025
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News Disruption in Iranians’ Access to International SMS; Cause Remains Unclear
Users on social media have reported blockages of foreign SMS messages and restrictions in accessing OTP services. According to Digiato, users say that due to ...
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29 June 2025
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