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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 Submits Bill to Parliament to Combat Fake News on Social Media
Iran introduces a bill to regulate fake news on social media with strict penalties.
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22 July 2025
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News Iran Conducts Suborbital Test of Qased Satellite Carrier to Advance Space Technologies
Iran tests Qased satellite carrier in suborbital launch to advance technologies.
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21 July 2025
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News Iran Rolls Out Digital Rial for Local Use
Iran launches the Digital Rial for domestic financial transactions.
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21 July 2025
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News Iran Official: National Information Network Is Nation’s Digital Safe
Iran calls its National Information Network a 'digital safe' for governance and security.
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20 July 2025
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News Iran’s Online Gold Platforms Face Payment Gateway Closure
Iran's online gold trading platforms face sudden payment gateway closures due to Central Bank actions.
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19 July 2025
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News Iran Accuses Starlink of Illegal Operations, Files Complaint
Iran files ITU complaint against Starlink for illegal operations within its borders.
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17 July 2025
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News Vice President Calls for Expedited Implementation of National Information Network Services
Iran accelerates National Information Network services rollout amid calls for cybersecurity enhancements and regional leadership ambitions.
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16 July 2025
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News Iran Launches First Step Toward Tech Development Bonds
Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Bank Refah signed an agreement to issue 20T toman Technology Development Bonds for strategic tech projects.
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15 July 2025
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News Iran ICT Ministry Responds to GPS Disruptions, and Internet Challenges
Iran’s ICT Ministry, acknowledged severe GPS disruptions affecting online transport services and justified temporary restrictions by sensitive agencies.
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14 July 2025
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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.
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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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