Iran restores partial internet access after three-month wartime blackout
By
Ghazal Golshiri
A bagel that needed a few more minutes. And maybe a fact-check.
Summary
After a three-month internet blackout following the outbreak of war between Iran and the US/Israel in February, Iran began gradually restoring internet access on May 26, starting with fixed-line connections and some mobile operators. During the blackout, most Iranians were limited to a closed national intranet. Meanwhile, Iran's Intelligence Ministry warned citizens against collaborating with foreign media, accusing them of espionage.
Key quotes
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On February 28, when the United States and Israel went to war against Iran, the authorities in Tehran cut off the country's access to the global internet, citing national security concerns.
For nearly three months, the vast majority of the population has only had access to a closed national network (an intranet).
The Intelligence Ministry has warned Iranians against collaborating with any foreign media, which it accused of espionage.
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