The Center for Domain Registration at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences in Iran reported that 812,000 internet domains with Iranian identity are currently active. The report states that Iran ranks among the top four countries in the world with an annual growth rate of 45% in internet domains. On Friday, September 9, the Mehr News Agency also reported that approximately 60,000 new domains were registered in Iran in the first half of the current year. According to this center, there are currently 812,217 registered internet domains in Iran, up from 754,000 at the end of the year 1394 (2015). The report indicates that the '.ir' domain leads with 803,303 active internet domains with Iranian identity. The center also noted that the 'net.ir' domain has the lowest number of registrations. The number of registered 'co.ir' domains is reported to be 3,836, while the number of domains registered with the '.iran' suffix is 2,156. The number of registered domains with the 'ac.ir' suffix is approximately 1,530. The report adds that in the year 1391 (2012), more than 100,000 '.ir' domains were registered, and the number of these domains doubled that year. The report also shows that in 1393 (2014), the number of these domains exceeded 600,000, and in 1394 (2015), it surpassed 750,000. According to the Mehr News Agency, Iran is currently the largest country in the region in terms of the number of active internet domains. The report states that Iran has surpassed Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Slovakia, Greece, and Finland in this regard. In the month of Mehr in 1389 (2010), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved the registration of the Persian domain 'Iran'. The use of the Persian domain 'Iran', which has been officially recognized by ICANN as an international internet domain, allows Persian internet addresses to be written from right to left. ICANN, which is responsible for internet governance, deemed the use of non-Latin characters for writing domains and internet addresses acceptable in November 2009. ICANN, founded in 1998 in California, USA, is responsible for the registration, regulation, and listing of internet addresses and pages.
812,000 Internet Domains with Iranian Identity in Operation
Iran has reported 812,000 internet domains with Iranian identity, showing a significant annual growth rate of 45%. This positions Iran as a leader in the region for active internet domains, surpassing several other countries. The development highlights Iran's growing digital presence and capabilities.
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📰 What Happened
Iran has reported that there are currently 812,000 active internet domains with Iranian identity, marking a significant growth in the country's digital presence. This growth positions Iran as a leader in the region for the number of active internet domains.
- Iran has an annual growth rate of 45% in internet domains.
- The '.ir' domain is the most prevalent, with over 803,000 registrations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been focusing on developing its digital infrastructure, which is vital for its economy and communication. The approval of Persian domains by ICANN has facilitated this growth.
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