Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports


Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

May 25 (Reuters) - ⁠Iran's President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian has issued ‌an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian ​state media ⁠reported on ⁠Monday, citing an official.

The report ⁠cited ‌the head of ⁠public relations at Iran’s Communications ​Ministry.

Most ‌Iranians have been ⁠unable ​to access the worldwide web for ⁠87 days according ​to the internet observatory NetBlocks, with only ⁠a few citizens having access to expensive and advanced VPNs ​that ⁠circumvent the restrictions.

(Reporting by ​Menna Alaa ‌El-Din and Parisa ​Hafezi; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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