I wonder if the Iranian government actually has an automated method of monitoring GitHub software packages linked to Iranian developers, then cross checking PRs/comments/followers etc. that match GitHub accounts/orgs with Israeli owners.
I guess it's not entirely improbable ... but it's definitely a reminder that countries with draconian laws can easily stretch those laws to include digital domains (case in point where this package maintainer's code is equivalent a blog, a forum, or other form of free expression) which can lead to tangible consequences in the real world if those laws are enforced ex post facto.
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