Core Entity Brief
| Entity | IEC-AS Iranian Electronic Counter Anzali Free Zone(Private Joint Stock Company) |
|---|---|
| Public role | By maintaining an autonomous system in the BGP table, IEC-AS holds the capability to originate IP prefixes and participate in internet routing. A future prefix announcement could shift traffic paths, create dependencies, or introduce hijacking risk. Tracking this entity helps analysts detect early-stage network build-out and changes in Iranian internet infrastructure at the Anzali Free Zone. |
| Region | Iran |
| Category | Digital infrastructure institution |
| Primary domain | Infrastructure |
| Signal focus | Institution Type |
| Time horizon | Quarter (30-120d) |
| Impact | Medium |
| Confidence | 0.70 |
| Evidence coverage | 3 public source references |
| Related coverage | Profile anchor article |
| Website | Public evidence pending |
| Last update | Jun 02, 2026 |
IEC-AS Iranian Electronic Counter Anzali Free Zone(Private Joint Stock Company) is a dormant autonomous system operator in Iran’s Anzali Free Zone, holding AS211705. Public sources confirm its registration and BGP visibility, but its business activities remain opaque.
What It Does
- Autonomous system operator: The entity holds AS211705, which appears in global BGP tables. It can originate IP prefixes and participate in internet routing, but currently announces no prefixes.
- No confirmed revenue model: No publicly available information describes the company’s products, services, customers, or contracts. It is unclear how the company generates revenue or sustains operations.
Operating Snapshot
- Registry identity: Registered as 'IEC-AS Iranian Electronic Counter Anzali Free Zone(Private Joint Stock Company)' in the RIPE NCC database with AS211705.
- Routing activity: AS211705 is visible in BGP routing tables, but zero prefixes are announced as of the latest dataset check.
Control Surface
- AS211705 and RIPE objects: Control of the autonomous system allows route origination, traffic engineering, and policy management. Associated maintainer and organisation objects in the RIPE database are also under its control.
- Registry evidence shifts: Changes to RIPE NCC records, such as new prefixes, contacts, or organisational entries, would signal new activity by the entity.
Watchpoints
- Prefix announcement: If AS211705 begins announcing IP prefixes, it would indicate that the network is becoming operational and could interact with regional internet routing.
- Registry mutation: Any change to the entity's RIPE NCC registration, including new contacts or additional ASNs, may reveal organisational shifts or expansion.
- Corporate disclosure: The appearance of a company website, business registration document, or PeeringDB entry would clarify the entity's purpose, ownership, and connectivity.

