- Iran's government has ordered an end to a nearly three-month-long internet blackout, with President Masoud Pezeshkian issuing the official directive on Monday.
- Despite the presidential order, independent monitors like NetBlocks report that internet connectivity remains restricted across the country.
- The current blackout, which began in late February following attacks from the US and Israel, is Iran's longest nationwide internet shutdown, lasting over 88 days.
- Even when lifted, internet restrictions are expected to continue, limiting citizens' access to foreign media and services deemed to undermine the Iranian regime.
- Activists have resorted to smuggling Starlink receivers to bypass the ban, with an estimated 50,000 users risking up to two years in prison, and SpaceX reportedly waived their subscription fees.
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