Iran int’l reports that Iran has finally restored most internet access after an 88-day nationwide blackout that left millions digitally isolated. Connectivity reportedly climbed to 86%, according to NetBlocks, but platforms like WhatsApp remain restricted and still require workarounds.
The shutdown, imposed during heightened security tensions and cyberattack fears, sparked outrage over censorship, economic losses, and growing digital surveillance. Critics now fear Tehran is moving toward a Chinese-style controlled internet system — one that keeps business running while tightly filtering what citizens can see online.
The reopening itself remains shaky, with legal disputes and hardline opposition inside Iran’s political establishment threatening to derail the process.
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