Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout

Wired · May 26, 2026, 5:31 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

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Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout

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