QtrendsIran internet restored after three-month wartime blackout
Internet access is gradually being restored in Iran following a three-month nationwide blackout that began with the outbreak of war in late February. Reports indicate connectivity is returning to multiple cities, ending one of the longest internet shutdowns in the country's history. The blackout had severely restricted communication and access to information for millions of Iranians. The restoration marks a significant development as the conflict situation evolves.
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Iran’s cable threats expose the aging fleet that fixes the Internet
(Scientific American)
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