Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to the Ministry of Communications for restoring internet access in the country after an 87-day blackout that started with the US and Israeli strikes, reported Iranian state media, citing an official. The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. Reports, citing informed sources, said the decision was made at a meeting of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace chaired by Vice President Mohammadreza Aref.&nbsp;However, it was not known when and how Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision.Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for 87 days, according to the internet observatory NetBlocks on Monday, with only a few citizens having access to expensive and advanced VPNs that circumvent the restrictions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-push-for-muslim-nations-joining-abraham-accords-puts-pakistan-in-a-fix-1779729876943">Trump’s push for Muslim nations to join Abraham Accords puts Pakistan in a fix</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Iranian authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from Jan 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests. The internet connections turned normal in February, before a new blackout was initiated after the start of US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb 28.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-immediate-energy-or-fertiliser-crisis-normalcy-in-4-5-days-if-iran-war-ends-govt-1779720018471">‘No immediate energy or fertiliser crisis, normalcy in 4-5 days if Iran war ends’: Govt</a>&nbsp;Even in normal times, access to the global internet remains heavily restricted in Iran via censorship of many websites, while authorities rely on an intranet to provide connected services without relying on the worldwide web, notably for schools which are currently following an online curriculum.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-demands-urgent-release-of-12-billion-frozen-in-qatar-before-advancing-peace-talks-with-us-1779714088498">Iran demands urgent release of $12 billion frozen in Qatar before advancing peace talks with US</a>&nbsp;The move made it difficult for Iranian civilians to receive updates while Israel and the US were bombing the country and caused significant damage to businesses that rely heavily on internet connectivity.&nbsp;The IRGC-affiliated Fars News earlier questioned the government’s authority to issue such an order. It argued that the decision to restrict internet access was made by the Supreme National Security Council and must therefore be reversed by the same body.

Even in normal times, access to global internet remains heavily restricted in Iran via censorship of many websites, while authorities rely on intranet to provide connected services without relying on the worldwide web, notably for schools which are currently following an online curriculum.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to the Ministry of Communications for restoring internet access in the country after an 87-day blackout that started with the US and Israeli strikes, reported Iranian state media, citing an official. The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. Reports, citing informed sources, said the decision was made at a meeting of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace chaired by Vice President Mohammadreza Aref. However, it was not known when and how Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision. Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for 87 days, according to the internet observatory NetBlocks on Monday, with only a few citizens having access to expensive and advanced VPNs that circumvent the restrictions. Also Read: Trump’s push for Muslim nations to join Abraham Accords puts Pakistan in a fix The Iranian authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from Jan 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests. The internet connections turned normal in February, before a new blackout was initiated after the start of US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb 28. Also Read: ‘No immediate energy or fertiliser crisis, normalcy in 4-5 days if Iran war ends’: Govt Even in normal times, access to the global internet remains heavily restricted in Iran via censorship of many websites, while authorities rely on an intranet to provide connected services without relying on the worldwide web, notably for schools which are currently following an online curriculum. Also Read: Iran demands urgent release of $12 billion frozen in Qatar before advancing peace talks with US The move made it difficult for Iranian civilians to receive updates while Israel and the US were bombing the country and caused significant damage to businesses that rely heavily on internet connectivity. The IRGC-affiliated Fars News earlier questioned the government’s authority to issue such an order. It argued that the decision to restrict internet access was made by the Supreme National Security Council and must therefore be reversed by the same body.

Even in normal times, access to global internet remains heavily restricted in Iran via censorship of many websites, while authorities rely on intranet to provide connected services without relying on the worldwide web, notably for schools which are currently following an online curriculum.

Iran’s president orders restoration of internet access after 87-day blackout: Iranian state media

After multiple reports indicated that Pakistan's mediation efforts in the West Asia war had reached a dead end, the Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, dismissed Islamabad's claims on Sunday (April 5), stating that reports of Pakistan facilitating talks between Iran and the United States to end the war were "not true."&nbsp;In an interview with news agency ANI, Ilahi said the claims were aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts.&nbsp;"They don't have any role in this one. This conversation between Iran and America through Pakistan wasn't true because they just wanted to stop the price of oil by just talking. Even when they are not serious about talking, they are not serious about negotiation, and they are not serious about conversation. They only wanted to use some countries; they said that we want to have a conversation, we want to have a dialogue, we want to have a talk, but it's not true," he said, as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-good-chance-of-iran-deal-monday-trump-threatens-to-blow-everything-up-if-talks-fail-1775399525223">'Good chance of Iran deal Monday': Trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if talks fail</a>&nbsp;When asked whether India could play a role in peace efforts, Ilahi stated that all countries, including India, could contribute positively to ending the conflict.&nbsp;"Of course. All countries could have a very good role to stop this war and to resolve this conflict and crisis," he noted.&nbsp;However, on Saturday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that Tehran had never refused mediation talks in Islamabad, and described media reports claiming Pakistan's efforts had reached a dead end as a "misrepresentation" by US media. "Iran's position is being misrepresented by US media," Araghchi posted on X.&nbsp;Araghchi also expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its efforts, but emphasised that Iran seeks a "conclusive and lasting end" to the war with the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Ilahi further underlined that the responsibility to end the conflict lies squarely with the United States and Israel, which initiated hostilities on February 28. He condemned both nations for targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and residential areas.&nbsp;"This is based on those countries that initiated this war. Because there are some countries that initiated this war against Iran, and they started attacking Iran, they started attacking hospitals, schools, as well as some bases of human resources and mines; they started attacking and damaging a lot of civilian houses, and they killed a lot of civilians. So they can stop it, and then the war will end," he stated.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

Ilahi further underlined that the responsibility to end the conflict lies squarely with the United States and Israel, which initiated hostilities on February 28. He condemned both nations for targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and residential areas.

After multiple reports indicated that Pakistan's mediation efforts in the West Asia war had reached a dead end, the Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, dismissed Islamabad's claims on Sunday (April 5), stating that reports of Pakistan facilitating talks between Iran and the United States to end the war were "not true." In an interview with news agency ANI, Ilahi said the claims were aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts. "They don't have any role in this one. This conversation between Iran and America through Pakistan wasn't true because they just wanted to stop the price of oil by just talking. Even when they are not serious about talking, they are not serious about negotiation, and they are not serious about conversation. They only wanted to use some countries; they said that we want to have a conversation, we want to have a dialogue, we want to have a talk, but it's not true," he said, as quoted by ANI. Also Read: 'Good chance of Iran deal Monday': Trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if talks fail When asked whether India could play a role in peace efforts, Ilahi stated that all countries, including India, could contribute positively to ending the conflict. "Of course. All countries could have a very good role to stop this war and to resolve this conflict and crisis," he noted. However, on Saturday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that Tehran had never refused mediation talks in Islamabad, and described media reports claiming Pakistan's efforts had reached a dead end as a "misrepresentation" by US media. "Iran's position is being misrepresented by US media," Araghchi posted on X. Araghchi also expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its efforts, but emphasised that Iran seeks a "conclusive and lasting end" to the war with the United States and Israel. Ilahi further underlined that the responsibility to end the conflict lies squarely with the United States and Israel, which initiated hostilities on February 28. He condemned both nations for targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and residential areas. "This is based on those countries that initiated this war. Because there are some countries that initiated this war against Iran, and they started attacking Iran, they started attacking hospitals, schools, as well as some bases of human resources and mines; they started attacking and damaging a lot of civilian houses, and they killed a lot of civilians. So they can stop it, and then the war will end," he stated. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

Ilahi further underlined that the responsibility to end the conflict lies squarely with the United States and Israel, which initiated hostilities on February 28. He condemned both nations for targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and residential areas.

'They don't have any role': Iran Supreme Leader’s representative in India dismisses Pakistan mediation claims, calls it a bid to influence oil prices

Internet services in Iran were suspended over a month ago - when the United States and Israel launched a joint operation on Tehran - and it continues to remain shut, making this the longest nationwide shutdown on record - fifth week on a trot-, according to the monitor NetBlocks.&nbsp;Taking to X NetBlocks wrote, "#Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours."&nbsp;“Exactly five weeks ago on Saturday 28 February, Iran cut off access to the global internet. The measure remains in place, entering day 36 after 840 hours, isolating the general public as authorities explore ways to give chosen users access via a tiered whitelisting system," the monitor further added.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kuwait-under-attack-amid-us-iran-war-power-and-desalination-plants-hit-oil-petroleum-and-ministries-complex-targeted-video-1775369545933">Kuwait under attack amid US-Iran war: Power and desalination plants hit, oil, petroleum and ministries complex targeted - VIDEO</a>&nbsp;In a separate tweet it pointed out that there were countries that did face internet shutdown or regional-level closure over longer periods, but that was intermittent, with North Korea being an exception as it has remained cut off from the outer world.&nbsp;“Iran is the first country to have had internet connectivity and then subsequently lost it by reverting to a national network, while others such as North Korea have skipped the connected phase and been internationally isolated for longer,” said NetBlocks.&nbsp;The Monitor went on to cite few examples where internet shutdown has lasted for longer periods due to war and regional troubles but "no war is known to have sent an entire country offline.""Intermittent digital shutdown incidents such as Myanmar, and those experiencing restoration after several weeks like Sudan, and sub-national incidents like Kashmir and Tigray have also been recorded over a longer period.&nbsp;"Wartime damage to infrastructure in countries at war like Ukraine and Gaza has also resulted in extended reductions in connectivity due to damaged infrastructure, resulting in an observable reduction in users though no war is known to have sent an entire country offline," the monitor added.&nbsp;

In a separate tweet NetBlocks pointed out that there were countries that did face internet shutdown or regional-level closure over longer periods, but that was intermittent.

Internet services in Iran were suspended over a month ago - when the United States and Israel launched a joint operation on Tehran - and it continues to remain shut, making this the longest nationwide shutdown on record - fifth week on a trot-, according to the monitor NetBlocks. Taking to X NetBlocks wrote, "#Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours." “Exactly five weeks ago on Saturday 28 February, Iran cut off access to the global internet. The measure remains in place, entering day 36 after 840 hours, isolating the general public as authorities explore ways to give chosen users access via a tiered whitelisting system," the monitor further added. ALSO READ: Kuwait under attack amid US-Iran war: Power and desalination plants hit, oil, petroleum and ministries complex targeted - VIDEO In a separate tweet it pointed out that there were countries that did face internet shutdown or regional-level closure over longer periods, but that was intermittent, with North Korea being an exception as it has remained cut off from the outer world. “Iran is the first country to have had internet connectivity and then subsequently lost it by reverting to a national network, while others such as North Korea have skipped the connected phase and been internationally isolated for longer,” said NetBlocks. The Monitor went on to cite few examples where internet shutdown has lasted for longer periods due to war and regional troubles but "no war is known to have sent an entire country offline." "Intermittent digital shutdown incidents such as Myanmar, and those experiencing restoration after several weeks like Sudan, and sub-national incidents like Kashmir and Tigray have also been recorded over a longer period. "Wartime damage to infrastructure in countries at war like Ukraine and Gaza has also resulted in extended reductions in connectivity due to damaged infrastructure, resulting in an observable reduction in users though no war is known to have sent an entire country offline," the monitor added.

In a separate tweet NetBlocks pointed out that there were countries that did face internet shutdown or regional-level closure over longer periods, but that was intermittent.

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Iran’s president orders restoration of internet access after 87-day blackout: Iranian state media

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Iranians face the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record