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Security officials in Hong Kong are involved with the implementation of new national security legislation. Ministers have stated that the Safeguarding National Security (Procedural Matters) Regulation is expected to be used infrequently, with the city leader typically certifying cases before trial. This development comes as the Legislative Council subcommittee has completed its scrutiny of the regulation. Meanwhile, Iranian officials are facing challenges related to a prolonged internet blackout. Despite government announcements claiming the end of the 88-day internet disruption, internet monitors report no immediate impact. The reasons for the delay, whether technical or political, remain unclear, but the clampdown, the longest in Iran's history, was imposed during suppressed protests in January. These events highlight the ongoing role of security officials in managing national security matters and public order in both regions.