Iran Restores Global Internet Connection

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has mandated the restoration of international internet access after an 87-day shutdown, according to Iranian state media. This reopening aims to revoke restrictions that left most citizens offline, with only a few accessing the web through costly VPNs, as reported by NetBlocks.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-05-2026 23:12 IST | Created: 25-05-2026 23:12 IST
Iran Restores Global Internet Connection
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The Iranian government has decided to lift the international internet restrictions imposed for nearly three months. This move was announced by President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by state media.

The prolonged shutdown had left the majority of Iranian citizens disconnected from the global web, sparking concern both domestically and internationally.

According to the internet observatory NetBlocks, only a few Iranians could bypass these restrictions using expensive and advanced VPNs. The restoration aims to restore normalcy to the connectivity landscape in Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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