Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access in Iran, which had been suspended since the United States and Israel launched attacks against the country, local media reported Monday.
Presidential Decree
"The decree aimed at restoring internet access to its pre-January state was communicated to the Ministry of Communications by the president," Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars reported.
Background of Internet Shutdowns
Authorities shut down the internet during large-scale anti-government protests that peaked in early January, then suspended it again on February 28 at the start of the Middle East war. Since then, the population has only had access to domestic platforms and websites.
This move comes amid ongoing tensions and is seen as a significant step towards normalizing internet services for Iranian citizens. The restoration is expected to re-enable access to global social media, news outlets, and other international online resources that have been blocked for months.
