Internet Restored in Iran After 87 Days on Pezeshkian’s Order

Darwin, 27 May : Iranian President on Monday ordered the nationwide restoration of internet services, bringing an end to an 87-day shutdown across the country.

Iranian news agency reported that the decision was made following a meeting between President Pezeshkian and senior officials responsible for overseeing Iran’s cyberspace policies. Citing the country’s Ministry of Communications, the semi-official outlet said the president approved the move after consultations with top cyber authorities.

In a separate report, said 12 officials attended Monday’s meeting, where a vote was held on whether internet access should be fully restored. According to the report, nine members voted in favor of reopening internet services, while three voted against the move.

Fars News is widely regarded as being affiliated with the (IRGC), Iran’s elite military force.

Iran first imposed a nationwide internet blackout on January 8 after anti-government protests that began in late December intensified across the country. Authorities later partially restored internet access on January 23 as unrest subsided.

Iranians had access to limited internet services from January 23 to February 27. However, the government shut down internet access again on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran.

Although Washington announced a ceasefire in Iran on April 8 following 40 days of fighting, internet services remained suspended nationwide.

The restoration comes as prospects for a permanent peace agreement between Iran and the United States appear to be strengthening. Washington has reportedly extended the ceasefire by an additional 60 days, while Tehran has now eased restrictions on internet access.

Source: Reuters / Mehr News / Fars News