No sign of end to Iranian internet blackout despite regime claims
Iran's internet blackout, which began during protests in January, shows no signs of ending despite government claims. Internet monitors report that the promised restoration has not yet materialized, leaving many Iranians cut off from global connectivity. The situation has exacerbated economic challenges, with significant job losses and damage to the digital economy.
- ▪The Iranian government announced an end to an 88-day internet blackout, but there has been no immediate change in access.
- ▪The blackout, the longest in Iran's history, was imposed during anti-government protests and has severely impacted the economy.
- ▪Estimates suggest that around 5 million jobs in Iran depend on internet access, and the ongoing restrictions have worsened the economic crisis.
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The clampdown was imposed during brutally suppressed protests in January. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe clampdown was imposed during brutally suppressed protests in January. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersIranNo sign of end to Iranian internet blackout despite regime claimsInternet monitors unsure if political or technical issues behind delay after access was cut off during anti-government protests in January Middle East crisis – live updates Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorTue 26 May 2026 07.14 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 07.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Iranian government announcement on Tuesday that an 88-day internet blackout was being brought to an end did not have any immediate noticeable impact, according to internet…
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