TEHRAN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Iran has fully restored international internet connectivity across its telecommunications network, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported Tuesday.
According to the report, users of fixed broadband services, including FTTH (fiber to the home), VDSL and ADSL, can now access the global internet without restrictions and use international websites and online services normally.
The Iranian government had previously announced efforts to gradually restore international internet access.
Iran restricted international internet access on Jan. 8 when nationwide demonstrations over economic issues, including the sharp depreciation of the rial, escalated into clashes that caused casualties and damage to public property. Tehran blamed the unrest on the United States and Israel.
After weeks of blackout, international internet access was returned to normal for a while, but restrictions were reimposed on Feb. 28 when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran. ■
