Iranian President orders restoration of internet access

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a directive to restore internet access throughout the country, according to Iranian state media, as reported by Reuters.

This move follows an extended period of restricted internet access, with the global monitoring organization NetBlocks reporting that most Iranians have been offline for 87 days. Only a few have access to expensive circumvention tools.

The Iranian authorities first imposed internet restrictions on January 8 in response to protests. Access was gradually restored in February. However, following an attack by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, Tehran reimposed internet blackouts for the majority of the population.

Details regarding the specific methods and timeline for reconnecting Iran to the global internet have not yet been disclosed by the government. The announcement marks a significant shift after months of widespread digital isolation for the Iranian populace.