Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered internet restored
Iran's judiciary has suspended a presidential body that ordered the restoration of internet access after a prolonged blackout. The decision came after complaints were filed, though the complainants remain unclear. The Special Headquarters for Organising and Governing the Country’s Cyberspace had previously announced plans to reopen international internet access after nearly 90 days of restrictions.
- ▪Iran's judiciary suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of internet access.
- ▪The suspension followed the filing of complaints, with the complainants not immediately identified.
- ▪The Special Headquarters for Organising and Governing the Country’s Cyberspace was formed by President Masoud Pezeshkian on May 12.
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Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered internet restoredSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on May 25 to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 09:10 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 09:10 PMTEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary on May 26 suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel.The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed the “filing of complaints”, though it was not immediately clear who had submitted them.The decision targeted the Special Headquarters for Organising and Governing…
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