Tehran Adopts Chinese Model, Continues Local Network Isolation in Spring 2026 Amid "War Conditions"

 In May 2026, Iranian officials reinforced the ongoing international internet blackout, citing "war-time" security necessities as mandated by the Supreme National Security Council. MP Thabeti emphasized the 2026 strategic priority of strengthening national networks and emulating China’s digital infrastructure model. This 2026 digital isolation policy aims to secure domestic communications but continues to impact global economic connectivity and information flow during the current crisis.