Iran’s President Masoud Pēzeshkian has directed the restoration of international internet connectivity, state media reported. The order comes after a nearly 90‑day shutdown initiated during the recent conflict with the United States and Israel.
The directive was conveyed to the Ministry of Communications by the head of public relations at the ministry, according to the report. Details regarding the exact mechanism and timetable for reconnecting to the global web remain unknown.
“The decree to restore internet access to its pre‑January levels was communicated to the Ministry of Communications by the president,” Tasnim and Fars agencies reported.
Internet observatory NetBlocks indicated that most Iranians had been unable to use the World Wide Web for 87 days. Only a handful of citizens could access the internet through costly, advanced VPN services that bypass the restrictions.
The initial blackout began on January 8 in response to nationwide anti‑government protests, with connectivity gradually easing in February. A second shutdown was imposed following the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
During normal operations, access to the global internet remains heavily censored, with authorities relying on an intranet for services, particularly to support online education for schools currently following a digital curriculum.
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