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Iranian Blogger Against Censorship: Breaking the News Blackout by Linking to Iranian Sites

Feb 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Iranian bloggers are appealing for international support against internet censorship imposed by the government of reformist President Khatami. They argue that the government's actions are no better than those of hardliners, and they seek to break the news blackout by encouraging links to Iranian sites. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The appeal from Iranian bloggers underscores the ongoing struggle against censorship and the desire for international solidarity.

👥 Key Players

Iranian Government MENTIONED
Censorship Authority
"The Iranian government, particularly under President Khatami, plays a crucial role in enforcing internet censorship, impacting freedom of expression."
Iranian Bloggers MENTIONED
Advocates for Free Speech
"They are at the forefront of the fight against censorship and seek to mobilize international support for their cause."

📰 What Happened

Iranian bloggers are appealing for international support to combat internet censorship imposed by the government. They argue that the reformist government is acting similarly to hardliners by restricting access to information.

  • The Iranian government has imposed internet filters since April 2003.
  • Bloggers are encouraging links to Iranian sites to break the news blackout.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation highlights the internal conflict between reformist and hardliner factions regarding freedom of expression.
🌍 Regional: Censorship in Iran may inspire similar movements in neighboring countries facing authoritarian regimes.
🌐 International: International support for Iranian bloggers could strengthen global advocacy for human rights and freedom of speech.

📚 Background

Since the early 2000s, Iran has faced significant challenges regarding freedom of expression, with the government implementing strict censorship measures.

Internet censorship Human rights in Iran
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 70%
This source reflects the views of Iranian bloggers who are critical of the government, emphasizing the need for international support.

This is an appeal from Iranian bloggers to you who are reading this. Since the end of April 2003, the Iranian government has imposed filters, blocking and censoring access to the internet. This is done by the Communication Ministry that is under the control of Khatami's government (the so-called reformists). One cannot only blame the cleric part of the regime, even if they support the practice. Up until today, many Iranians have been supportive of the government (the reformists), but they have been against the cleric part of the regime. By imposing this censorship of the internet, Khatami and his government show that they are no better than the hardliners. We Iranians wish to seek the support of free and conscious world citizens to help us in the fight against oppression from the dictator regime in Tehran. By giving a link to this page, you give the Iranians big support in the fight against the cleric regime in Iran. The following list shows the suppliers in Iran who cooperate with the regime in Iran. http://www.neda.net.ir/ http://www.parsonline.net http://www.saharit.com/ http://www.accir.com

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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →

Translation confidence: 85%

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