Iran Announces Gradual Restoration of International Internet Access

Why It Matters

Reinstating international connectivity would ease disruptions for businesses, banks, and the millions of Iranians who have been cut off from global markets and platforms, and could signal a tentative easing of state controls—affecting commerce, media flows, and diaspora communications. The phased approach also means uncertainty will persist for companies and users reliant on stable, unrestricted access.

Summary

Iran’s president, Masud Peshkan, has ordered a gradual nationwide restoration of international internet access after nearly three months of heavy restrictions, state media reported. The reopening will be technical and phased, with no firm timeline for full restoration, and follows partial access to domestic services and banking during the outage. Authorities say restrictions were imposed for national security reasons—to limit communications between what they call hostile actors and to guard against cyberattacks and disinformation. Officials frame the move as conditional on an improving security environment rather than an immediate full return to open internet.

Original Description

Iranian authorities say international internet access will gradually be restored nationwide after nearly three months of severe restrictions.

State media reports President Masoud Pezeshkian approved the decision as officials claim the security situation in the country is beginning to stabilise.

The restrictions were imposed during protests and wartime tensions, leaving millions with limited or no access to international messaging platforms, social media and global websites.

Officials say domestic banking systems and local online services remained operational during the shutdown, while authorities defended the restrictions as necessary for national security and to prevent cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns.

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