'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends
Summary
After 88 days without internet, Iran has partially restored its online connections following a long nationwide shutdown. People expressed relief and happiness to be able to use messaging apps and websites again, although some restrictions and censorship remain.Key Facts
- Iran experienced an internet blackout that lasted 88 days, the longest in modern history according to a monitoring group.
- The shutdown started after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, aiming to prevent cyberattacks and spying.
- Internet access has now been partially restored, allowing many users to reconnect to messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp.
- Officials said the reopening is a "first step" toward a "free and regulated" internet as directed by the government.
- Many Iranians had difficulty during the outage, unable to contact family and friends abroad, especially during wartime.
- People who rely on internet businesses hope the restoration will help them recover, though censorship continues to affect online activities.
- Some users still face blocked platforms and filtering of services more extensive than before the blackout.
- Past internet shutdowns in Iran also happened during protests, with some people using VPNs and satellite internet to bypass restrictions.
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