Internet Blackout and Partial Restoration

After an 88-day record blackout, Iran partially restored internet access on May 26, 2026, but only to about 40% of pre-shutdown levels, mainly in Tehran. The regime is developing a permanent tiered system ('Internet Pro') using Chinese technology, and underlying censorship remains. The restoration is seen as a shift from battlefield to negotiating table, but citizens express anger and distrust, noting that connectivity alone is not freedom.