Amir Rashidi
Amir Rashidi is an Iranian cybersecurity expert based in the United States, known for his work on digital rights in the Middle East. He has provided insights into the implications of government surveillance and control over communications, particularly in the context of Iran's response to recent conflicts.
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Amir Rashidi reported on the disruption of Starlink traffic during the internet blackout in Iran.
Bagaimana Starlink Atasi Pemblokiran Iran?
Indonesia· 2026-01-19
Amir Rashidi is the director of cyber security and digital rights at the Miaan Group.
Will Iran's internet shutdown become permanent?
United Kingdom· 2026-01-18
Amir Rashidi noted that the internet disruptions in Iran were unprecedented in his 20 years of research.
Adu Jurus Starlink dan Teheran di IranIndonesia· 2026-01-18
Amir Rashidi noted that the internet disruptions in Iran were unprecedented in his 20 years of research.
Adu Jurus Starlink dan Teheran di IranIndonesia· 2026-01-18Amir Rashidi is the leader of Filterwatch, an organization monitoring Iran’s internet censorship.
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-17
Amir Rashidi is the director of the Miaan Group and described the situation in Iran as an ongoing 'electronic war'.
O que se sabe sobre a Basij, milícia do regime iraniano na linha de frente da repressão aos protestos
Brazil· 2026-01-14
Amir Rashidi is an Iranian expert on digital rights who discussed the implications of Iran's internet restrictions.
The Guardian сообщила о подготовке Ирана к отключению от глобальной Сети — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-13Amir Rashidi is an Iranian cybersecurity expert and director at New York City-based Miaan group.
Iran’s swift crackdown on protests shows lessons learned from the summer war
United States· 2026-01-13
Amir Rashidi is the director of the Miaan Group and described the situation in Iran as an ongoing 'electronic war'.
Bloqueio de internet, caça à Starlink e coleta de parabólicas no Irã; entenda como regime fecha comunicaçãoBrazil· 2026-01-13
Amir Rashidi is the director of digital rights and security at Internet human rights group Miaan Group.
Protests in Iran persist as concern over deaths rises
Taiwan· 2026-01-13
Amir Rashidi is an Iranian digital rights expert discussing the implications of Starlink terminals in Iran.
An ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Amir Rashidi, director of digital rights at the human rights group Miaan, has extensive experience in researching internet access.
Irans jamming av Starlink er uten sidestykke
Norway· 2026-01-12
Amir Rashidi is a human rights activist observing the internet blackout from the USA.
Der beispiellose Blackout und seine Folgen
Switzerland· 2026-01-12
Amir Rashidi stated that the internet disruption in Iran is unprecedented based on his 20 years of research.
הצעד הקיצוני של המשטר באיראן נגד האזרחים
Israel· 2026-01-12
Amir Rashidi is an Iranian digital rights expert discussing the implications of the internet shutdown in Iran.
Iran’s internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Amir Rashidi is an Iranian expert in digital rights who commented on the internet blackout in Iran.
Blackout de internet în Iran. „Cea mai amplă și sofisticată blocadă a internetului realizată vreodată împotriva propriei populații” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-01-11Amir Rashidi is an expert from the US-based Miaan group discussing the complexities of replacing GPS.
Iranians struggle with GPS disruption after Israel war - World
Pakistan· 2025-08-18
Amir Rashidi, a cybersecurity expert, links the tactics used in the call diversion to the current government crisis management strategy.
Vocile stranii care răspund în locul rudelor din Iran. „Sunt terifiată. E ca și cum cineva s-ar juca cu mintea noastră”
Romania· 2025-06-22
Amir Rashidi, a digital rights activist, confirms a change in behavior among people using government applications out of desperation.
Frica se instalează în Iran, după loviturile israeliene și americane. Viața de zi cu zi a devenit o luptă pentru supraviețuireRomania· 2025-06-22
Amir Rashidi, a digital security and internet rights activist, noted that people are now migrating to government messaging apps out of desperation.
Ataques de Israel abalam o Irã em meio à falta de dinheiro e aumento do medo
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-21Amir Rashidi, an Iranian cybersecurity expert living in the US, believes the recordings are a government measure to thwart hacker attacks.
מי השתלט על הטלפון באיראן? "רובוט מוזר" עונה לאיראנים שמתקשרים מחו"לIsrael· 2025-06-21
