In Iran, the government has significant control over the internet and media. The country's internet infrastructure is designed to allow authorities to maintain tight control over access. International web traffic is routed through state-controlled gateways, creating chokepoints that can be used to cut off the internet.

This was demonstrated earlier this year with an 88-day internet blackout. Further information on the situation in Iran is available from the Farsi Christian News Network and other sources, which provide insight into the challenges of finding truth amid state censorship and limited free speech.