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Challenge Over Management and Tariffs of Shad; Education Ministry Emphasizes Ownership of the System

1w ago October 20, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

The Ministry of Education in Iran is asserting its ownership over the Shad network amid uncertainties raised by the National Cyberspace Center regarding its management and pricing. The spokesperson has not received any official communication about a deadline to resolve these issues, highlighting the ongoing conflict over control of the platform.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Ministry of Education's claim over the Shad network underscores ongoing power struggles within Iran's digital landscape.

👥 Key Players

Ministry of Education MENTIONED
Government body responsible for education in Iran
"They oversee educational policies and systems, including digital platforms like Shad."
National Cyberspace Center MENTIONED
Government agency overseeing cyberspace and digital infrastructure
"They play a critical role in regulating and managing digital services in Iran."

📰 What Happened

The Ministry of Education has asserted its ownership of the Shad network amid disputes with the National Cyberspace Center over management and pricing. The spokesperson indicated that they have not received any official communication regarding a deadline to resolve these issues.

  • The Shad network is an educational platform used in Iran.
  • There are ongoing disputes about who controls and manages this network.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This dispute highlights the struggle for control over digital platforms, which are vital for education and state communication.
🌍 Regional: The outcome may influence how digital governance is approached in other countries in the region.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a sign of internal conflict within the Iranian government, affecting perceptions of stability.

📚 Background

The Shad network is part of Iran's efforts to digitize education, particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disputes over digital platforms often reflect broader political tensions.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
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Following the emergence of ambiguities regarding the ownership, management, and pricing of services of the Shad network by the National Cyberspace Center, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education emphasized the ministry's ownership of this system, stating: 'So far, I have not received any official notification regarding a 10-day deadline to clarify the status of Shad, but the ownership of Shad belongs to the Ministry of Education.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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