Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Iran's president has ordered the reopening of international internet access, according to state media reports. This decision comes after a period of restricted internet access in the country. The move is seen as a response to public demands for greater connectivity and freedom online.
- ▪Iran's president has directed the reopening of international internet access.
- ▪The decision follows a time of limited internet connectivity in the country.
- ▪This action is perceived as a response to citizens' calls for increased online freedom.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ 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 — 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
- ▪ Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports — Straits Times — World
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 19:18:14 +0000 |
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