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

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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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM.