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Partial Internet Restoration in Iran After Prolonged Blackout Amid Ongoing Conflict
Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout
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After a three-month internet blackout affecting over 90 million citizens, Iran has begun to restore limited connectivity. The reconnection follows a government order but remains precarious, with experts warning that full access may not return due to ongoing political instability and censorship efforts.
- 01Iran's internet blackout started on February 28, coinciding with military actions by Israel and the United States.
- 02Initial reconnection efforts show limited access, primarily through fixed-line providers, while mobile networks remain largely down.
- 03The Iranian regime has been working on a national intranet to control and censor internet access, complicating global connectivity.
- 04Political tensions within Iran, including a legal challenge to the president's order for reconnection, may impact the future of internet access.
- 05Experts caution that full restoration of internet access to pre-blackout levels is unlikely due to ongoing authoritarian control.
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Iran has begun to restore limited internet connectivity after a three-month blackout that left over 90 million citizens offline. The blackout was initiated on February 28, coinciding with military actions by Israel and the United States, following an earlier shutdown after protests in January. While some fixed-line internet providers have resumed services, mobile networks remain largely inactive, leading experts to warn that the level of access is significantly below the norm. The Iranian government, under President Masoud Pezeshkian, has been criticized for its heavy-handed control over internet access and ongoing censorship efforts. The restoration order faced legal challenges, reflecting internal political tensions. Experts predict that full connectivity may not return, as the regime's efforts to build a national intranet complicate global access. The situation remains precarious, hinging on ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding the conflict.
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The internet blackout has severely limited communication for millions of Iranians, affecting their ability to connect with families and access news.
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