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Interview with Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi Regarding the Closure of Pars Web Internet Service Company and the Disconnection of Subscribers - 2003-08-02

Feb 9, 2026 February 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi discusses the closure of Pars Web, an internet service provider in Iran, and the disconnection of over two thousand subscribers by Tehran's security forces. This raises concerns about the legal basis for such actions and the broader implications for internet freedom in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The closure of Pars Web and disconnection of subscribers illustrate the ongoing struggle for internet freedom in Iran.

👥 Key Players

Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi MENTIONED
Lawyer and commentator
"Foroughi provides legal insights into the implications of internet regulations and government actions in Iran."
Pars Web Internet Service Company MENTIONED
Internet service provider
"The closure of Pars Web highlights issues of internet access and freedom in Iran."
Tehran's security forces MENTIONED
Government authority
"Their actions raise concerns about state control over internet access and civil liberties."

📰 What Happened

Tehran's security forces disconnected internet lines for over two thousand subscribers of Pars Web, an internet service provider. Lawyer Mohammad Ali Jodari Foroughi questioned the legal basis for this action during an interview.

  • Pars Web was providing internet services before its closure.
  • The disconnection of subscribers raises legal and ethical questions regarding internet freedom in Iran.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This incident underscores the Iranian government's tightening grip on internet access, which affects freedom of expression and civil rights.
🌍 Regional: Such actions may inspire similar government crackdowns on internet freedom in neighboring countries.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a violation of human rights, potentially affecting Iran's diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

Iran has a history of internet censorship and control, with the government often shutting down access to limit dissent and control information.

Internet censorship in Iran Human rights in Iran
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
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In an interview with Behrooz Abbasi from the Persian section of Voice of America, Mr. Foroughi, a lawyer, discusses the drafting of laws in Iran to combat internet crimes and the issue of closing the 'Pars Web' company, which provided internet services. It is unclear under which legal framework a group from Tehran's security forces has disconnected the internet lines of more than two thousand subscribers of this company. For some time now, internet sites have been shut down in Iran.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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