After 90 Days of Blackout, Iranian President Orders Restoration of International Internet

Iranian state media reported on the 25th that President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet connectivity after a nearly 90-day blackout triggered by the war against the US and Israel. Reuters reports that the specific mechanisms and timing for reconnecting to the global network remain unclear. According to NetBlocks, most Iranians have been unable to access the global internet for 87 consecutive days, with only a few using expensive VPNs to bypass restrictions. Authorities initially implemented the blackout on January 8 to counter anti-government protests, with a brief recovery in February before a new round of restrictions began on February 28 due to airstrikes. Currently, the government relies on an internal network, particularly for schools.