Internet Butcher

Sattar
Hashemi

Sattar Hashemi, Iran’s Minister of Communications during Masoud Pezeshkian’s presidency, was responsible for widespread internet shutdowns following the war with Israel. These shutdowns caused serious harm to people’s daily lives and business activities, leading to severe restrictions on internet access, disruptions in communication, and digital commerce.

Hashemi is recognized as the main official behind these blackouts, which resulted in a significant reduction in information freedom and disruption to the country’s digital economy.