Internet partially restored in Iran after months-long shutdown

Iranian authorities have partially restored internet connectivity, ending an almost three-month shutdown that had largely isolated the country from international networks. The disruption, which began on February 28, left citizens reliant on a domestic intranet for daily tasks.

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Live metrics show a partial restoration to internet connectivity in Iran on day 88.

Internet monitor NetBlocks reported a partial restoration, noting it was unclear if this signaled a permanent end to what is described as the longest nationwide internet shutdown in modern history. The move follows a suspension by Iran's judiciary of a presidential body that had ordered the internet's restoration.

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first step toward free and regulated access to cyberspace has been taken

The Special Headquarters for Organizing and Governing the Country's Cyberspace, formed on May 12 by Pezeshkian, had announced the decision to restore internet access. Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the "first step toward free and regulated access to cyberspace has been taken," and that the demands of Iranians "will be fulfilled."

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full international internet connectivity has been restored

While state news agencies reported full international internet connectivity for fixed broadband users, NetBlocks had not confirmed this. Witnesses indicated that mobile internet remained disconnected, though home internet access was restored, with VPNs still necessary for some social media. The shutdown initially followed a similar blackout in January, which activists linked to a crackdown on anti-government protests.

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A few minutes ago I could open international websites using my home internet provider.