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Iran's President orders restoration of international internet access

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access, which has been largely unavailable to citizens for approximately 90 days. This decision follows a period of significant restrictions imposed due to protests and escalating regional conflicts. The exact timeline and method for reconnecting to the global web remain unclear, as authorities have also been developing a national intranet. AI

IMPACT Restoring internet access could indirectly impact AI development and usage in Iran by enabling broader access to AI tools and data.

RANK_REASON Government policy change impacting a large population's access to global information. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Iran's President orders restoration of international internet access

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

    ⁠Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a ‌near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. The report cited the head of public relations at…

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