Internet service in Iran, blocked for over two weeks, is expected to be restored imminently. According to reports, the Supreme National Security Council has approved the reactivation of internet services and communicated this decision to the Ministry of Communications.
Behzad Akbari, CEO of Iran’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Company, confirmed that the return of internet connectivity is underway. He indicated that the issue would hopefully be resolved shortly.
Brief restorations of internet access have been observed, only to be followed by subsequent outages. Officials within the Ministry of Communications cite ‘technical complexities’ as the reason for the delay in a full and stable restoration of service.
The internet shutdown began on January 8th, coinciding with widespread protests across the country. The protests, initially focused on economic grievances, have reportedly evolved to encompass broader political demands.
DZWatch has been closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as they become available. The extended internet blackout has severely hampered independent verification of events within Iran.
The shutdown followed claims by Iranian officials of a recent terrorist operation that resulted in widespread destruction and significant casualties. Conflicting reports regarding the number of fatalities have emerged.
The son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly called for the immediate restoration of internet services, highlighting the growing internal pressure to resolve the connectivity issue.
DZWatch will continue to investigate and report on the evolving situation in Iran.
