Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown
Iran has partially restored internet access after a nearly three-month shutdown. The shutdown was implemented amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the US, leaving many Iranians reliant on a limited domestic intranet. While some users report improved connectivity, mobile internet access remains largely unavailable, and the situation is still evolving.
- ▪Iran partially restored internet connectivity on May 26 after an almost three-month shutdown.
- ▪The shutdown was imposed during the war against Israel and the US, affecting international access for Iranians.
- ▪Mobile internet remains cut off, while home internet with Wi-Fi has been restored for some users.
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Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdownSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA woman waves an Iranian flag near a new billboard in Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on May 24.PHOTO: ARASH KHAMOOSHI/NYTIMESPublished May 27, 2026, 07:34 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 07:34 AMPARIS – The Iranian authorities partially restored internet connectivity on May 26 after an almost three-month shutdown imposed against the backdrop of the war against Israel and the US, said a monitor, a senior official and sources inside the country.The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from international networks, with only a domestic intranet working for daily tasks like shopping, ride-hailing and education.“Live metrics show a partial restoration to internet connectivity…
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