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Hassan Rouhani Defends Minister of Communications: The Young Minister Does Not Recognize the Court

Jan 24, 2026 January 24, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Hassan Rouhani defended Minister of Communications Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi against judicial complaints, asserting that he is not intimidated and continues his work. This situation arises amidst tensions regarding the implementation of internet filtering policies in Iran, highlighting ongoing conflicts between government officials.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The defense of Jahromi by Rouhani underscores internal divisions within the Iranian government regarding internet censorship and governance.

👥 Key Players

Hassan Rouhani MENTIONED
President of Iran
"As the President, Rouhani plays a crucial role in shaping domestic policies and managing conflicts within the government."
Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi MENTIONED
Minister of Communications
"He is responsible for overseeing Iran's communication policies, including internet access and cybersecurity, making him a key figure in the ongoing debates about censorship and freedom of information."
Javad Javidnia MENTIONED
Deputy of Cyber Space of the Attorney General
"He represents the judicial perspective on internet governance and has influence over legal actions against government officials."
Mohammad Jafar Montazeri MENTIONED
Attorney General of Iran
"As the Attorney General, he has significant authority over legal matters and can impact the enforcement of laws related to internet policies."

📰 What Happened

Hassan Rouhani defended Minister of Communications Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi against judicial complaints regarding his handling of internet filtering policies. Rouhani emphasized Jahromi's commitment to his work despite threats of legal action from judicial officials.

  • Two thousand complaints were filed against Jahromi by citizens from Ahvaz.
  • Judicial officials have criticized the Ministry of Communications for not implementing internet filtering orders.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This conflict highlights the struggle between different branches of government over control of information and public opinion, which is crucial for maintaining political stability.
🌍 Regional: The situation may affect regional perceptions of Iran's governance and its approach to internet freedom, potentially influencing neighboring countries.
🌐 International: Internationally, this reflects ongoing concerns about human rights and freedom of expression in Iran, impacting diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

Iran has a complex relationship with internet governance, often balancing between censorship and the need for technological advancement. The debate over filtering reflects broader issues of freedom and control in the country.

Internet censorship in Iran Judicial vs. executive power in Iran
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article reflects the perspective of state media, which may emphasize government unity and downplay dissenting views.

In response to statements made by two judicial officials of the Islamic Republic regarding Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the Minister of Communications, Hassan Rouhani defended him on Monday, stating: "Our young minister is not afraid of the complaint and carries out his work with strength." Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, claimed on Monday that "the young minister does not recognize the court and supervisory body; he goes and does his work." He added that the Minister of Communications "does not pay attention to irrelevant orders" and that threats of complaints have no effect on his work. A day earlier, Javad Javidnia, the Deputy of Cyber Space of the Attorney General, stated that "two thousand people from Ahvaz" have filed a complaint against the Minister of Communications and that a "suspension from public service may be issued" for him. Hours before him, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Attorney General, accused the Minister of Communications of "violating the resolutions of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace." Previously, several judicial officials had criticized the Ministry of Communications for not implementing orders regarding filtering. However, Hamid Fattahi, the Deputy Minister of Communications, stated that the reason for the criticisms is merely a "difference of opinion" regarding technical issues.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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