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Iran eases wartime internet blackout

Internet watchdogs say the recovery remains limited, with NetBlocks reporting only partial restoration across parts of the country.

An Iranian woman walks past a mobile phone shop at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 19, 2026. — ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images

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As the world waits to see if fragile US-Iran diplomacy can deliver a deal to end the war, another breakthrough has emerged in the region this week: Tehran restored some of the country’s internet access on Tuesday amid a historic shutdown. We explore what that means and more this week. 

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