Iranian State Media Reports Potential End to Regime-Imposed Internet Blackout

The measure would lift state restrictions on international internet access.

Iranian State Media Reports Potential End to Regime-Imposed Internet Blackout
Photo of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian speaking on July 6, 2024, after the Iranian presidential elections (Vahid Salemi/AP).

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2026 — Iran’s Communications Ministry has announced the reopening of Iran’s international internet access after a state-imposed blackout of almost three months.

A May 25 report cited an order from Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian lifting the blackout, as reported by Reuters.

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