Iran Signals Return to Global Internet After Months-Long Shutdown

Iran appears poised to restore international internet access after President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered a rollback of months-long restrictions. The move followed mixed signals inside government and media, with officials saying the process has begun and a Fars News editorial later portraying it as a necessary technical and security measure. The decision comes after a Special Task Force on Cyberspace Management vote in favor of reconnecting, and it unfolds amid broader debates about a planned yet controversial tiered “Internet Pro” system that treats connectivity as a regulated privilege rather than a public utility.