Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the full restoration of international internet access across Iran on Monday. The directive came after nearly three months of severe restrictions that began in January 2026.
Authorities imposed the internet blackout amid protests and regional tensions. The restrictions lasted about 87 days and limited most citizens to a domestic network. President Masoud Pezeshkian issued the order to the Ministry of Communications to return connectivity to pre-January levels.
The head of public relations at the Ministry of Communications confirmed the decision. He said the president directed officials to implement full restoration.
Additionally, a special task force on cyberspace management held a meeting on Monday. The group voted nine to three in favour of reconnecting to the global internet. President Masoud Pezeshkian approved the plan following the vote.
“President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the Ministry of Communications to restore international internet access to its pre-January status,” the ministry official stated, according to state media.
Moreover, some IRGC-affiliated media questioned the president’s authority to reverse the restrictions. They argued that the Supreme National Security Council made the original decision. Officials expected implementation to begin on Tuesday.
The blackout caused significant economic losses. Businesses reported billions of dollars in damages during the period. Many Iranians welcomed the announcement after months of limited access to global information.
President Masoud Pezeshkian acted after consultations with senior officials. The move marked a shift in policy following the extended shutdown. Authorities planned a gradual rollout to full connectivity in the coming days.
