- the government has approved the reopening of access to the global web
- Authorities initially imposed a nationwide internet shutdown on January 8 during a wave of anti-government protests
- During this period, most citizens were largely restricted to Iran’s domestic intranet system
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has ordered the restoration of international internet access across the country following months of restricted connectivity, state media reported on Monday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the directive, announced through an official from Iran’s Ministry of Communications, comes after nearly 90 days of widespread internet disruption linked to the conflict involving the United States and Israel.
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According to the report, the government has approved the reopening of access to the global web, although details on the timeline and technical process for full reconnection remain unclear.
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks estimated that most users in Iran had been cut off from the global internet for about 87 days, with only limited access available to those using costly virtual private networks (VPNs) capable of bypassing restrictions.
Authorities initially imposed a nationwide internet shutdown on January 8 during a wave of anti-government protests.
While connectivity was partially restored in February, a second and more severe blackout followed after renewed military tensions escalated on February 28, involving US and Israeli strikes.
During this period, most citizens were largely restricted to Iran’s domestic intranet system, which authorities have increasingly relied on to maintain essential online services while limiting access to the wider internet.
Educational institutions, for example, continued operations through controlled online platforms within the national network.
Even in normal conditions, Iran maintains strict control over internet usage, with widespread censorship of foreign websites and limited access to global platforms.
While the presidential order signals a potential easing of restrictions, officials have not yet provided a clear framework for full restoration of international connectivity.
