Iran reinstates some internet access but restrictions remain for most
Summary
Iran has partially restored internet access after nearly three months of a near-total shutdown during conflict with the U.S. and Israel. However, most Iranians still face heavy restrictions, with many popular global websites and services blocked, slow connections, and limited data access controlled by the government.Key Facts
- Iran shut down almost all internet access for more than 2,000 hours, the longest nationwide blackout in the world.
- The internet was initially restricted following deadly protests in January and then more severely at the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel.
- After restoring some internet, many websites like YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook remain blocked.
- Internet connections in Iran are slow, unstable, and often fail to work properly.
- Many Iranians rely on VPNs or other methods to access the global internet, creating a black market for these services.
- Government restrictions include blocking some internet protocols and limiting data traffic, resulting in poor connectivity.
- Authorities allow limited access mostly to people or sites approved by the state, maintaining strong control over internet use.
- The partial restoration has caused criticism from both reformist officials seeking more openness and hardliners who want to keep restrictions.
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