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Phantom Millions and Imaginary Casualties
The Islamic Republic’s persistent use of impossible numbers to sustain an illusion of strength
Jun 12
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Who Controls Iran's Internet? The Clash Over the New Cyberspace Task Force
In the new task force, the First Vice President and five ministers call the shots, while hardline figures are notably absent.
May 29
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Inside Iran's State-Sponsored Media Tours for Foreign Journalists
While the internet was severely restricted for Iranians, the foreign guests of the Sobh Media Festival were granted unlimited access to broadcast…
May 28
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Inside the Influence Network of Iran’s Diplomatic Missions on X
Examining the coordinated online network of Iranian embassies that generated nearly 600 million views to shape global perceptions of the conflict.
May 20
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Internet Shutdown For The Many, Access For The Few
A look at the network of whitelisted accounts influencing the online narrative around the war in Iran as “voices of the nation.”
May 13
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The 30-Million Myth: Iran's Fabricated Loyalty Campaign
The Iranian government boasted that 30 million citizens joined a state-sponsored loyalty campaign. Exposed database IDs and unnatural growth graphs tell…
May 5
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The Iranian F-5 Strike in Kuwait: Fact or Fiction?
An attack on the US base actually happened—but it was probably not an Iranian F-5.
May 2
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From Blackout to Whitelist: The Anatomy of a Tiered Internet
How Iran's National Information Network (NIN) enables selective internet access and maintains state narrative control during crises.
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