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Iran Restores Internet After 88-Day Shutdown; Court Halts Vote

7/16/2026

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Iran began restoring internet for tens of millions after an 88-day shutdown that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28.
Amir Rashidi said traffic is rising but remains below 50 % of pre-shutdown levels.
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s working group voted Monday to unblock the internet.
A court suspended the vote after undisclosed complaints, leaving the final outcome dependent on war-ending negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to Rashidi.

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Iran began restoring internet for tens of millions after an 88-day shutdown that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28.
Amir Rashidi said traffic is rising but remains below 50 % of pre-shutdown levels.
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s working group voted Monday to unblock the internet.
A court suspended the vote after undisclosed complaints, leaving the final outcome dependent on war-ending negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to Rashidi.