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  "path": "/news/society/controlled-connectivity-how-irans-internet-restrictions-became-a-tool-of-governance/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-05T06:05:47.000Z",
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    "Iran Human Rights Violations",
    "Iran Internet Blackout",
    "Iran Internet Freedom",
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  "textContent": "From security-driven shutdowns to “tiered internet” access, Tehran’s digital policies reveal a long-term strategy with deep economic and social consequences Iran’s ongoing restrictions on international internet access have entered one of their longest phases to date—yet official statements increasingly suggest that this is not a temporary measure. Instead, what is emerging is a structural shift: […]\n\nThe post Controlled Connectivity: How Iran’s Internet Restrictions Became a Tool of Governance appeared first on Iran News Update.",
  "title": "Controlled Connectivity: How Iran’s Internet Restrictions Became a Tool of Governance"
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