[45681] Senior official in the Iranian Ministry of Communications: 'Internet Pro' plan is a violation of the law
[45681] Senior official in the Iranian Ministry of Communications: 'Internet Pro' plan is a violation of the law
The advisor to the Iranian Minister of Communications clarified that the ministry is not behind the controversial 'Internet Pro' plan and promised efforts to restore network access to normal.
On May 1, 2026, against the backdrop of prolonged restrictions on the internet in Iran, Mohammad Hafez Hakimi, advisor to the Minister of Communications, addressed the claims surrounding the 'Internet Pro' project. According to a report in آخرین خبر, Hakimi emphasized that the ministry is not behind the project and did not issue permits for it, and that the use made of licenses granted to businesses for business continuity during a crisis was done improperly. According to him, as published in خبری پلاس, it is a "failure of good taste and a violation," and the issue will be handled by the judiciary.
Regarding the restoration of network services, government officials are trying to reassure the public. According to خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری, Hakimi stated that the ministry works daily with "relevant bodies" to return browsing to its normal state. However, he refused to commit to a fixed schedule, noting that the situation is "complex" and requires security coordination, as published in سیتنا.
At the same time, there is sharp public criticism regarding the continuation of the restrictions. The channel ترفند آموزش تکنولوژی و فناوری published a skeptical response casting doubt on the security benefit of blocking the network, while expressing frustration with its impact on daily life. Conversely, official sources, including Hakimi in آخرین خبر, claimed that the "Khayyam" satellite continues to operate without interruption despite "enemy attacks," and that local communication networks handle billions of messages every day to maintain operational continuity.