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As U.S. President Donald Trump re-imposed harsh economic sanctions on Iran, hackers scrambled to break into emails of U.S. officials. Another sign of how deeply cyber espionage is embedded into US-Iranian relations.
New video evidence appears to show an Iranian missile hitting a Ukrainian jetliner, shedding light on the tragic incident that led to the loss of 176 lives.
This video taken by Nariman Gharib captures the Ukrainian jetliner moments after an explosion, adding visual evidence to discussions of the incident.
Under the guise of diagnosing COVID-19, Iran launched an app that collected location data from millions of citizens, raising serious privacy concerns.
In the context of increased censorship, Microsoft and Amazon enable tools to bypass government filtering, while Google remains silent.
The popular messaging app Telegram faced disruptions in Iran, sparking concerns about censorship motives. Telegram reported limitations on Iranian traffic, but the government denied it was for political reasons.
Despite advanced attempts at censorship, Iran's efforts to block specific Instagram content still face challenges. This highlights the ongoing battle for control of online spaces.
In March 2015, Iran began blocking Tor, a key tool for circumventing censorship, raising concerns about online freedom and privacy.
Telegram's creators allege Iran tried to force them into surveillance cooperation. The app faced temporary blocking due to its refusal to spy on users for the Iranian government.
Amid escalating cyber attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, experts predict intensifying digital warfare as more groups get involved.
Following the death of President Raisi, internet restrictions have been heightened, raising concerns about leadership and civil unrest.
An Iranian cyber group linked to the IRGC has been actively attempting to influence the upcoming US presidential election by targeting hotly-contested swing states.
Documents leaked by Nariman Gharib reveal hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of telecom contracts between Iran and China, including infrastructure for 4G/5G networks and satellite projects.
The European Union is set to remove ArvanCloud from its list of human rights sanctions, following lobbying efforts and the termination of contracts with the Iranian government.
Reports indicate increased network disruptions and difficulties in accessing the internet in Iran following the helicopter crash of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Images show that President Raisi was onboard a Bell 212 helicopter, which was purchased by Iran during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah from Italy.
A German think tank is lobbying for the removal of human rights sanctions on ArvanCloud by the EU, highlighting the company’s significance in Iran’s economy.
An image shared by Nariman Gharib shows emergency workers treating Armita Geravand after fainting in the Tehran Metro following an altercation.
Ali Mardani Azimi, CEO of Iran Khodro, warned about possible failure to deliver 200,000 cars to customers due to currency shortages and production line stops. Nariman Gharib shared two leaked letters highlighting these concerns.
The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran released its final report stating that the Ukrainian airliner was mistakenly targeted by an air defense operator, causing two missiles to be fired at it.
Confidential documents leaked by Nariman Gharib reveal information on several current projects of Iran's Ministry of Communications, including contracts worth hundreds of millions with Chinese contractors.