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Iran's internet blackout, the longest on record, has partially resumed but remains restricted. Iranians are using technologies like Starlink and emerging direct-to-cell (D2C) systems to circumvent censorship, though authorities have cracked down on Starlink users. The Direct-to-Cell Coalition advocates for D2C technology to bypass state-imposed digital barriers.

Iranians regained internet access after a months-long shutdown, but service remains slow and apps like YouTube and Instagram are restricted. The outage, justified as a military response to US and Israeli attacks, caused significant economic and social disruption, with businesses struggling and communication challenges persisting.

Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats following U.S. strikes on Iranian missile sites and speedboats, with Iran warning of renewed attacks on U.S. installations. Israel conducted over 120 airstrikes in Lebanon, killing 31, while Israel claimed to kill Hamas's new armed wing chief in Gaza. Internet access in Iran partially restored after an 88-day blackout.

Iran's government has begun reconnecting to the global internet after an 88-day outage triggered by a national security policy following attacks from the USA and Israel. Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref announced the first step toward regulated internet access, with traffic resuming as reported by NetBlocks and Cloudflare. Analysts note Iran's use of a tiered internet system and ongoing content filtering, while the government cited security reasons for past blocks.

Iran has begun restoring partial internet access after an 88-day near-total blackout, marking the longest shutdown in history. Connectivity has risen to 35% of typical levels, coinciding with diplomatic efforts to end the war with the US.

An internet outage in Iran has lasted over 1,008 hours, according to a report by Netblocks. The outage's duration highlights ongoing challenges in the country's digital infrastructure.