Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei opposes Iran's new internet policy amid leadership rift

9 articles · Updated · Israel Hayom · Apr 26

Tabatabaei, spokesman for President Pezeshkian, criticized the 'Pro Internet' plan, which restricts public access and allows only select groups limited, paid internet connectivity.
He argued the policy contradicts government positions and highlighted its economic toll, with up to $80 million daily losses and over 1 million jobs lost since the war began.
The policy has sparked criticism from other officials, deepening the divide between Iran's reformist civilian leadership and the security establishment, as most citizens remain cut off from the global internet.

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