The Iranian government is not coy about its silence tactics. Since Iran's Woman Life Freedom Movement began on 16 September 2022, unlawful executions, imprisonment, physical and sexual abuse has dominated headlines across the globe. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people have received some form of government retribution – and at the heart of it is a complex digital surveillance system that aids security forces in its endeavours. Reha Kansara speaks to the women on the digital frontline between the state and their communities; investigates how court summons are issued based on social media posts and talk to experts about Iran’s surveillance tactics.