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Iranian authorities have partially lifted nearly three months of internet restrictions imposed because of the war with the United States and Israel, prompting relief and cautious hopes for a return to normal life among citizens. Mobile access, however, remains unreliable, and given past government censorship of websites and control over international connections, observers say a full restoration is far from certain. The New York Times and other outlets reported that, beginning on the 26th (local time), international internet access started to return in Tehran and several other areas. The partial restoration followed President Masoud Pezeshkian’s order directing relevant ministries to reconnect domestic networks to overseas internet links after the outbreak of hostilities, restoring access after 87 days. Iran previously cut internet service nationwide during large anti-government protests on Jan. 8 and partially reopened it in February. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said on X (formerly Twitter) that real-time indicators show partial restoration of connectivity. Still, experts warn against premature optimism. Mobile service remains spotty, with most recovery limited to home Wi‑Fi and wired broadband. A Tehran resident told AFP that his company’s internet service had been restored but “my mobile connection still won’t connect.” Doug Madory, head of internet analysis at U.S. network monitoring firm Kentik, cautioned against overinterpreting the partial recovery. Amir Rashidi, a cybersecurity expert with the digital-rights group Mian, said Iran’s internet traffic has a long way to go before returning to pre–Jan. 8 levels and argued that the ultimate outcome of the restoration likely hinges on ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States. Reporter: Lee Ji-yoon. Audio: AI dubbing. Reporter/Producer: Lee Jin-gyun. #Iran #Israel #War #Ceasefire #Internet #YouTube #Digital Yonhap News TV inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23; Lee Jun-heum (humi@yna.co.kr)
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