Article Summary

Iran has partially restored internet access after an almost three-month blackout, but mobile connections remain cut and access is still spotty, with many needing VPNs to use social media. The move follows internal political tensions, as President Pezeshkian pushes for more openness while hardliners in the national security council maintain control over internet policy. The article highlights confusion over how complete the restoration really is and underscores the ongoing struggle between reformists and hardliners in Iran's government.