- Iran’s national internet network is back in a limited state after an 88‑day shutdown.
- The restoration is uneven; users in Tehran report sporadic access, while many provincial users remain offline. Mahsa Alimardani, policy director at digital‑rights group WITNESS, said the partial rollout “does not constitute a full recovery” and stressed that the infrastructure could be shut down again at any time.
- Analysts say the brief reopening offers a window for circumvention tools, but also gives authorities a chance to test new filtering mechanisms before a full restoration. The pattern mirrors earlier shutdowns where partial service was used to gauge public reaction and tighten controls.
- Until the network is fully functional, businesses and journalists should assume surveillance will continue and keep backup communication channels ready.