Internet Butcher

Amir
Sayyah

Amir Sayyah is one of the figures closely aligned with conservative political factions in Iran. In recent years, he has played a prominent role, particularly in shaping policies related to cyberspace and the internet. He is known as a staunch supporter of filtering and restricting free access to online information and has repeatedly defended the imposition of broad limitations on platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram in media and official institutions. Emphasizing the "protection of culture and national security," Sayyah has been an advocate of initiatives such as the "Protection Plan" (Tarh-e Sianat), aimed at increasing government control over the internet. Critics argue that he promotes views that have led to intensified filtering and the restriction of digital freedoms in Iran.

─ Source: entekhab