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Iran Launches “Internet Pro” to Reconnect Business, $80 M Losses

4/29/2026

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council approved the “Internet Pro” scheme on April 28, 2026 to restore business internet during the war with the US and Israel.
Fatemeh Mohajerani said the plan ends when authorities declare normalcy.
Doctors, teachers, lawyers and engineers may apply for access with intelligence approval.
Afshin Kolahi estimates the blackouts caused $30-$40 million in losses and up to $80 million total, prompting regulator investigations of operators breaching the framework.

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council approved the “Internet Pro” scheme on April 28, 2026 to restore business internet during the war with the US and Israel.
Fatemeh Mohajerani said the plan ends when authorities declare normalcy.
Doctors, teachers, lawyers and engineers may apply for access with intelligence approval.
Afshin Kolahi estimates the blackouts caused $30-$40 million in losses and up to $80 million total, prompting regulator investigations of operators breaching the framework.