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Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown
The Straits Times
|January 19, 2026
Iranian media also says local messaging apps to be activated on domestic intranet
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A billboard with the Persian words "Iran is our homeland" in Tehran on Jan 16. The communications blackout was imposed as calls proliferated for anti-government protests, initially triggered by Iran's economic malaise. PHOTO: EPA
(EPA)
The Iranian authorities have said they are considering “gradually” restoring internet access after imposing a sweeping communications shutdown across the country more than a week ago, local media reported.
On the morning of Jan 18, AFP was able to connect to the internet from its Tehran office, though the vast majority of internet providers and mobile internet remain cut.
It was not immediately clear why the limited connection was possible.
Outgoing international calls have been possible since Jan 13, and text messaging was restored on the morning of Jan 17.
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