Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi

Iran repulses Israel’s cyberattack on its telecom. infrastructure

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The board chairman of Iran’s Telecommunication Infrastructure Company (TIC) said that the company has repulsed a cyberattack launched from the Israeli regime against some of the telecommunication infrastructure.

Iran to develop intl. coop. in communications sector

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, pointed to the development of cooperation and attracting other countries' support for Iran in international community as the main areas for negotiations with the members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT).

ICT links ensure peaceful ties in region: Iran ICT min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Javad Azari Jahromi said ICT and trade links among countries of the region will guarantee peaceful relations between the states.

Tehran, Ashgabat eye increased ICT coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Turkmenistan’s ministers of communication met on Thursday in Ashgabat, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

ICT min. calls ISO for defining standards in social media

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ICT Minister Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi proposed defining standards in social media to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Telecom 2018 opens with “New Achievements, Opportunities Ahead”

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The 19th International Exhibition of Telecommunications (Iran Telecom 2018) was inaugurated by Information and Communications Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi in Tehran today.

Iran comprehensive trade system unveiled

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran Comprehensive Trade System was unveiled today morning in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari and Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad-Javad Jahromi.

Deputy ICT min.:

Iran indigenizes radio radiation measuring devices

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iran has indigenized equipment used for measuring radio radiation from telecommunication antennas, according to Director of Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) Hossein Fallah.

Cellphone smuggling reach zero in Iran after Registry Scheme launch

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian ICT Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said that the number of smuggled phones entering the country has reached zero after the implementation of Phone Registry Scheme.

Iran not to lift Twitter filtering: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Abdolsamad Khorramabadi, deputy Iran's Attorney General, said that the filtering of Twitter social network will not be lifted.

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BGP hijacking culprits referred to security bodies

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s ICT Ministry said Sun. that individuals involved in the BGP hijacking case that caused a disruption in the international routing system have been referred to relevant security bodies for further investigation.

3 ministers to respond to lawmakers' questions on various issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Three Iranian minister including foreign, intelligence as well as the ICT ministers will attend National Security Commission's sessions in the coming week to respond to the MP’s questions regarding recent internal and external issues.

Minster orders investigation into data-hijacking charges against Iran's TCI

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi has ordered an investigation into the report of data-hijacking from encrypted messenger app Telegram by Iran’s Telecommunication Company on Monday.

ELECOMP 2018 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The 24th edition of Iran International Electronic, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition, known as ELECOMP, has kicked off in Tehran International Permanent Fairground, with companies from over 20 countries in attendance.

Iran not to block Instagram mobile app: ICT min.

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – “Instagram will not be filtered,” Iranian ICT Minister Azari Jahromi told reporters in the sideline of Wednesday’s cabinet session.

ICT min. says domestic messaging apps have 10.5 active users

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian ICT Minister Azari Jahromi said Mon. that 10.5 users have signed up to domestic messaging apps and the number is growing, almost a month after Telegram was banned in the country.

Iran begins ban on Telegram; ICT min. denies resignation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – This morning Telegram was blocked in Iran on mobile data and the ban will be extended to all internet service providers soon; meanwhile ICT Minister Jahromi denied rumors on his resignation.

Summoned ICT minister convinces MPs

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian ICT Minister Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi who was called to Parliament to answer the questions posed by two MPs managed to convince the chamber and return to his office safe.

Iranian data bases come under external cyber attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian ICT minister reported late Friday that some of Iran’s data bases had come under cyber attack from outside the country disrupting the Internet.

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Less corruption seen among women in senior roles

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi believes employing women in managerial positions reduces corruption and embezzlement.

3 Iranian satellites awaiting launch

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Three Iranian satellites are the final stages of getting prepared for being put into orbit, and have been placed into a queue of satellites awaiting launch, ICT minister announced Saturday.

Minister stresses increasing ICT literacy within gov’t

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – ICT Minister notes that it is important for Iran to stay abreast of modern ICT technology while promoting domestic ICT business.

ICT min. to telegram manager:

Unblocking Telegram in Iran subject to removal of pro-terrorism channels

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, said that pro-terrorist media are banned all over the world and Iran will not allow these channels to operate in Iran.

2 foreign firms ready to take part in Iran ICT zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of communications said Sat. that two foreign companies have voiced readiness to take part in Iran’s ICT special economic zone.

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Iranian Wi-Fi confiscated by Iraqi security centers

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian internet equipment Wi-Fi were confiscated by Iraqi security centers during Arbaeen ceremony.

Iran claims 5 orbital slots to place satellites

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology announced that Iran has been granted 5 orbital slots, adding arrangements to position the satellites at 43.5 degrees are underway.