Iran reopens international internet access after blackout

In Short:
– Iran’s President has ordered the reopening of international internet access after a 90-day blackout.
– Most Iranians lacked online access during this period due to government-imposed restrictions.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access, as reported by state media.This follows a nearly 90-day blackout related to the war against U.S. and Israel, according to an official from the Communications Ministry.

Internet access restored

Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for 87 days, according to NetBlocks.

Only a few citizens managed to access expensive VPNs to bypass restrictions.

Authorities initially imposed the blackout on January 8 in response to anti-government protests, gradually restoring connections in February.

A new blackout began following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

During regular conditions, access to the internet is heavily censored by the government.

Authorities increasingly rely on an intranet for services, particularly for schools following online curriculums.

Ongoing restrictions

The mechanism for reconnecting to the global internet remains unclear.

The situation continues to evolve as Iran navigates the complexities of ongoing conflicts and internal unrest.