Iran partially restores internet access after three-month shutdown
Summary
Iran has partially restored internet access after nearly three months of a nationwide shutdown that began during the conflict with Israel and the United States. While some home broadband services have returned, mobile internet remains mostly blocked, forcing many Iranians to use VPNs to access global websites and social media.Key Facts
- Iran shut down internet access nationwide for almost three months starting February 28 amid war with Israel and the U.S.
- The shutdown cut Iranians off from international networks, allowing only a domestic internet for daily services.
- On May 26, Iranian authorities partially restored internet access, mainly for fixed broadband users at home.
- Mobile internet service is still mostly unavailable, so many people rely on VPNs to reach international sites.
- Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called the partial restoration a first step toward regulated internet access.
- Internet monitors said it is unclear if the restoration is permanent or just partial.
- The shutdown followed a previous internet blackout in January during anti-government protests.
- Final control over internet policy rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, led by a hardliner.
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