Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report

The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.

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Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report
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An Iranian woman, Boshra, shows her mobile phone, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.
An Iranian woman, Boshra, shows her mobile phone, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.
(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)
ByREUTERS
MAY 25, 2026 21:11
Updated: MAY 26, 2026 11:39

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against the US and Israel.

The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry.

The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City. (credit: John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Most Iranians have been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, according to the Internet Observatory NetBlocks on Monday, with only a few citizens having access to expensive, advanced VPNs that circumvent the restrictions.

Blackout began early January

Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests, with connections gradually getting back to normal in February, before a new blackout was initiated following the start of US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

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