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

The measure would lift state restrictions on international internet access.

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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.

Most Iranians are now back online after 87 days of no internet access, according to internet monitor NetBlocks. 

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