Article Summary

The article reports that Iran's judiciary has blocked a presidential committee's effort to restore internet access, highlighting a power struggle between reform-minded officials and hardline institutions. It uses the recent internet blackout—linked to protests and war tensions—to show how internal government conflict is affecting citizens' digital freedom, while noting that some internet access is beginning to return. The story emphasizes the human impact of the shutdown, supports claims with reports from NetBlocks and official sources, and frames the judiciary's move as an obstacle to reform without exploring its possible legal justifications.