Iran Restores Internet Access Amid Global Tensions
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access after a prolonged blackout lasting nearly 90 days. The restriction was initially imposed due to anti-government protests and later due to U.S. and Israeli strikes. Access remains limited due to censorship and reliance on an intranet.
Iran's leader, President Masoud Pezeshkian, has officially announced the lifting of the international internet blackout, state media reported on Monday.
The blackout, triggered initially in response to widespread protests and then extended due to military actions by the U.S. and Israel, lasted for nearly 90 days.
Normal internet access, frequently restricted by state censorship and intranet usage, is crucial for online education, revealing the ongoing challenges Iranians face in balancing connectivity and state controls.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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