Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions
Iranians have regained internet access after a lengthy shutdown, but face significant restrictions. Connectivity remains slow and many popular apps are still heavily limited. The shutdown, which began during protests in January, has had severe economic impacts on the population.
- ▪Internet access was restored after a monthslong shutdown in Iran.
- ▪Despite the restoration, service is slow and many apps remain restricted.
- ▪The shutdown has caused significant economic damage and job losses for many Iranians.
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World Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions May 28, 20262:07 AM ET By The Associated Press A woman checks her smartphone while sitting on a bench along a sidewalk in northern Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP CAIRO — Iranians began to regain internet access on Wednesday after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. But users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted, as they were before the cutoff began during nationwide protests in January.
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