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Iran’s Yaftar Pazhohan Pishtaz Rayanesh (Yaftar) works with the CDICC to design and implement tools to “crawl” through the world’s leading search engines to identify and censor video and textual content that the CDICC deems criminal. Yaftar has also worked with the Iranian Attorney General’s Office to block VPNs.
Yaftar is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13846 for having engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran on or after June 12, 2009, that prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran, or that limit access to print or broadcast media.
Another pillar of the regime’s strategy for protest suppression has been the widespread disruption of internet access. In addition to longstanding media censorship, Iranian authorities have responded to protests with widespread internet shutdowns, throttling connection speeds, and increasing the use of Internet filtering, such as blocking websites and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to limit communication and the sharing of information. Iran has also used digital technology to spy on and harass journalists and regime dissidents.
Also Known As:
Yaftar
YAFTAR PAZHOHAN PISHTAZ RAYANESH LIMITED COMPANY
Arabic: یافتار پژوهان پیشتاز رایانش
YAFTAR COMPANY
YAFTAR LEADING RESEARCHERS COMPUTING
YAFTAR PAJOOHAN PISHTAZ RAYANESH
Country:
Iran
Address:
No 56, 4th and 5th floors, Ghasemi Alley, Shahid Akbari Boulevard, Azadi St, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Business Registration Number:
436501 (Iran)
National ID No.:
10320862133 (Iran)