Iran Restores Partial Internet Access After 88-Day Blackout Amid Economic Crisis
Iran has partially restored internet access after an 88-day nationwide blackout, according to monitoring group NetBlocks. The blackout, described as the longest in modern history, was imposed following mass anti-government protests driven by economic turmoil, including surging inflation and currency collapse. President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration, but many users still require VPNs to bypass active filtering systems. The restoration comes amid ongoing tensions and military strikes involving the U.S. and Israel. Despite the partial restoration, internet access remains tightly controlled, with significant inequalities in access across the country. 
