Iran begins lifting internet blockade after historic blackout
Iran has begun to lift its internet blockade after 88 days, marking the longest internet shutdown in modern history. The decision follows a request from President Masoud Pezeshkian and aims to restore access to cyberspace for the Iranian people. Despite the partial restoration, full internet access may not be achieved soon, as previous shutdowns have left connectivity at reduced levels.
- ▪Iran's internet blockade lasted for 88 days, the longest in modern history.
- ▪The partial restoration of internet access was confirmed by NetBlocks after 2093 hours of isolation.
- ▪The decision to lift the blockade reflects Tehran's confidence and suggests a potential deal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel.
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Iran began lifting its internet blockade after 88 days, the longest internet blackout in modern history. Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref, announced in a Tuesday X post that the country would begin reopening the internet in line with a request from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. NetBlocks, an internet monitoring group, confirmed the same day that a “partial restoration” was taking place after “2093 hours of near-total isolation from international networks,” making it the longest internet shutdown in history.
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