Iran's President Directs Lifting of Internet Restrictions
L'essentiel
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the removal of internet access restrictions in the country, according to Tasnim news agency.
- The directive aims to restore internet access to levels seen in late 2025 or early 2026, following over 86 days of near-inaccessibility.
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Iran has experienced prolonged periods of internet inaccessibility, with NetBlocks reporting over 86 days of near-unavailability. President Masoud Pezeshkian has now issued a directive to lift these restrictions.
TUNIS, May 25. /TASS/. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a directive to lift restrictions on internet access in the country, the Tasnim news agency said, citing a source in the communications ministry.
According to the source, the directive envisaging the restoration of internet access as it was in late 2025 - early 2026 was submitted to the communications ministry some time ago.
According to the international internet monitoring service NetBlocks, internet has been practically inaccessible in Iran for more than 86 days.
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Full restoration of internet access to late 2025-early 2026 levels.
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Questions ouvertes
- What specific measures will be taken to restore internet access?
- What is the timeline for full restoration?
- What were the reasons for the previous restrictions?
- What are the potential implications of restored internet access for Iranian society and the government?
