Iran's Digital Revival: Internet Reconnects after 90-Day Blackout

Netblocks reports partial restoration of internet in Iran after a prolonged blackout. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the reopening of international internet access following a near-90-day shutdown amid geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Israel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | May 26 (Reuters) - ​The ​Internet ‌Monitoring Group Netblocks Said ​In A ‌Post On X On Tuesday That Live ‌Data Showed Partial Restoration ‌Of Internet Connectivity In Iran.Iranian State ⁠Media ​Reported ⁠On Monday That Iranian President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian Had ​Issued An Order To ⁠Reopen International Internet Access | Updated: 26-05-2026 18:36 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 18:36 IST
Iran's Digital Revival: Internet Reconnects after 90-Day Blackout
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In a recent development, the internet monitoring group Netblocks has announced a partial restoration of internet connectivity in Iran. The announcement came through a post on X on Tuesday.

This connectivity follows an extended blackout period that lasted nearly 90 days. The blackout was reportedly a response to the geopolitical tensions surrounding the U.S.-Israeli situation with Iran.

Iranian state media confirmed on Monday that President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially issued orders for reopening international internet access, signaling a potential easing of the crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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