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Iran Promises Internet Restoration Amid Ongoing Protest Fallout

1/25/2026

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Iran's telecommunications chief says internet service will be restored soon after the January 8 blackout.
The Supreme National Security Council approved reconnection, though technical complexities may delay restoration.
The blackout disrupted businesses and daily life, with reports of over 3,000 protest-related deaths.
The economic toll is about $3–4 million daily, with some estimates above $37 million.

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Iran's telecommunications chief says internet service will be restored soon after the January 8 blackout.
The Supreme National Security Council approved reconnection, though technical complexities may delay restoration.
The blackout disrupted businesses and daily life, with reports of over 3,000 protest-related deaths.
The economic toll is about $3–4 million daily, with some estimates above $37 million.