Iranian authorities partially restore internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown that began during heightened tensions in the US–Israel conflict. Multiple outlets report that services resume on Tuesday, bringing connectivity from near-total blackout levels to a limited “partial restoration,” with web monitoring groups such as NetBlocks noting traffic rises to roughly a third of typical levels. Reporting from users and observers indicates the restoration is uneven: home broadband starts working in some areas, while mobile internet remains largely blocked. Many residents continue to rely on VPNs to reach international websites and social media. Several sources also emphasize that the reconnection is not clearly permanent, with experts warning it is too early to determine whether full connectivity will return soon. User accounts described slow and spotty service, and restrictions on major platforms such as YouTube and Instagram persist. Some reporting frames the timing alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, while other outlets note the broader regional context of US–Iran hostilities. Overall, the restart is limited and contested in practice, with residents expressing cautious or lukewarm responses and still facing significant barriers to normal online access.
Iran begins partial internet restoration after nearly three-month nationwide shutdown
Iranian authorities partially restore internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown that began during heightened tensions in the US–Israel conflict. Multiple outlets report that serv...
- Internet access in Iran starts to return after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown.
- Monitoring groups report partial restoration on Tuesday, with connectivity rising from near zero to around a fraction of normal levels.
- Home broadband resumes in some areas, while mobile internet remains largely blocked.
- Access to international sites and major apps remains restricted; many users continue using VPNs.
- Service is described as slow and spotty, and it is unclear whether full restoration will occur soon.
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2 months agoAfter almost three months of being cut off from the world, internet access was partially restored in Iran starting on Tuesday. While some rejoice at finally being reconnected and able to check in on their loved ones, many complain about the persistent slowness in connectivity and doubt a complete restoration will happen any time soon.
2 months agoCommunication with the outside world remains difficult in Iran, even after an 88-day total internet blockade was lifted. The blackout has had significant economic and social consequences.
2 months agoIranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites. “I’ve never been so happy in my […]
2 months agoIranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.
2 months agoIranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown
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