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Iran Restores Internet Access After Extended Shutdown

Iranians are beginning to regain access to the internet after an 88-day shutdown, described by some as the world's longest. While access is being restored, it remains more restricted than before the outage.

26 May, 17:04 — 27 May, 13:50
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BBCHigh27d ago

'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends

The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.

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NYTMostly Factual27d ago

Iranians Emerge From a ‘Black Hole’ as Internet Shutdown Eases

After three months, the government is letting people connect with the world again. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.

By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi

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straits-timesMostly Factual27d ago

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown - The Straits Times

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual27d ago

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after 'world's longest internet shutdown'

Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the US and Israel expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites. “Ive never been so happy in my life to see Telegram notifications,” Kian Galvani, an engineering student, wrote on his account on X. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to reopen international internet ...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual27d ago

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown - 毎日新聞

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown  毎日新聞

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express-tribuneMostly Factual27d ago

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issues order to reopen international ​internet access

By Reuters

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star-malaysiaMixed27d ago

Iran partially restores Internet access after months-long shutdown - The Star | Malaysia

Iran partially restores Internet access after months-long shutdown  The Star | Malaysia

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punch-ngMostly Factual27d ago

Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown

Iran has partially restored internet access after an almost three-month shutdown. Learn about the impact and ongoing challenges for Iranians. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-partially-restores-internet-access-after-months-long-shutdown/

By Punch Newspapers

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