Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access after a nearly 90-day blackout. This blackout was initially imposed in response to anti-government protests and later intensified due to conflicts with the U.S. and Israel. The specifics of how and when the reconnection will occur remain unclear.
- ▪Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the reopening of international internet access.
- ▪The blackout lasted for 87 days, affecting most Iranians' ability to access the worldwide web.
- ▪The internet restrictions were initially imposed due to anti-government protests and later escalated due to military conflicts.
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- ▪ Iranian state media reports that President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout (Reuters) — Techmeme
- ▪ Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access — Hacker News (Newest)
- ▪ Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports — r/news
- ▪ Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 01:53:55 +0800 |
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Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reportsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 01:53 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 01:53 AMMay 25 - 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 U.S.
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