Partial Return of Internet in Iran Amid Ongoing Communication Restrictions

Iran Partially Eases Internet Restrictions After Weeks of War-Related Ban

Media reports indicate that the Iranian government has begun to partially ease internet blocking restrictions that were imposed on February 28, 2026, following the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. This move is described as a preliminary step in a gradual communication restriction policy within the country.

Partial Restoration of Internet Services and Google Unstable

According to reports, some local internet services within Iran have been restored, including access to the "Google" search engine, although the service remains unstable and intermittent, with no full return to global network connectivity.

International Calls Allowed Only via Landlines

The Iranian authorities have also allowed international calls to be received again, but exclusively via landlines, while mobile phone calls remain completely banned as part of security measures related to the internal situation.

Global Internet Restrictions Continue and National Network Activated

Despite the partial easing, access to the global internet remains widely restricted, with users relying on what is known as the "national internet network," which only allows access to state-approved sites and services, as part of a policy aimed at controlling the flow of information.

Security Justifications and Concerns Over Information Blocking

Officially, the Iranian government has justified these restrictions on security grounds related to the war, but observers believe the main goal is to limit the spread of information regarding the extent of damage within the country and to prevent its circulation through social media.

Limited Internet Access for Some Official Entities

Reports indicate that some entities within the military and state apparatus have been able to use the internet without restrictions, while general public access for citizens remains significantly limited and constrained.

Background of Escalation and Start of Complete Internet Blocking

The Iranian authorities imposed extensive internet blocking shortly after the outbreak of attacks on February 28, leading to near-total digital isolation from the global network during the past period.