OriginalSourceIran InternationalIranLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished10:35 UTCSourceIran InternationalIranLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished10:35 UTC
“Inside the IRGC-linked corporate network controlling Iran’s internet”
“The companies that run Iran’s telecommunications are tied to the Revolutionary Guards through military-linked businesses, state foundations and technology contractors, an Iran International investigation has found, a system that lets the authorities decide who gets online.”
IRGC-linked network controls Iran’s telecommunications and internet access.
Key points
- Iran International identifies 690 individuals and 298 entities in telecom network.
- Network ties state foundations, military-linked firms, and technology contractors.
- Shares in Irancell were transferred 13 days after US sanctions were imposed.
- January 18, 2026: Irancell chief executive dismissed amid internet restrictions.
- Investigation shows ongoing management links to the Revolutionary Guards Cooperative Foundation.
How it got here
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