The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has instructed officials to restore international internet access following nearly 90 days of extensive restrictions in the country.
This decision was reported by Iranian state media, citing a representative from the Ministry of Communications. However, details regarding the timeline and format for the complete restoration of internet services remain unclear.
According to internet monitoring organization NetBlocks, the majority of Iranians have been disconnected from the global internet for 87 days. Only a fraction of the population has been able to access expensive VPN services to bypass these restrictions.
The Iranian government initially blocked internet access on January 8 amid widespread anti-government protests. While some connectivity began to resume in February, restrictions were tightened again following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
In related news, Fox News previously reported that U.S. President Donald Trump had given Washington and Tehran a seven-day deadline to reach a framework agreement to cease hostilities. By Sunday evening, both parties had reportedly agreed on approximately 95% of the memorandum.
Iran's President has mandated the restoration of international internet access after a prolonged blockade of nearly three months. The specifics of the restoration remain uncertain, following a series of government-imposed restrictions linked to civil unrest and international tensions.