"Quoting officials, the agency reported that the decision followed what it described as the stabilisation of the security situation and the detention of key figures linked to terror organisations behind the violence during protests over rising prices and economic hardship that erupted on December 28 in several Iranian cities. Authorities said the internet blackout had significantly weakened the internal connections of opposition networks abroad and disrupted the activities of the terror cells."
"The semiofficial Fars News Agency on Saturday said authorities restored the short messaging service (SMS) nationwide as part of a phased plan after eight days of near-total internet disruption. In the second phase, users are expected to regain access to Iran's national internet network and domestic applications, before international internet connectivity is restored in a final stage. Local sources said access to Iranian messaging platforms, including Eita and Bale, had resumed after days of interruption."
Iran has begun easing sweeping communication restrictions imposed after more than two weeks of deadly antigovernment protests. Authorities restored nationwide SMS following eight days of near-total internet disruption as part of a phased plan tied to stabilising the security situation and detaining key figures linked to terror organisations blamed for violence. Officials said the blackout weakened opposition networks abroad and disrupted terror cells. The staged restoration will first bring national internet and domestic apps back online, then restore international connectivity. Local messaging platforms Eita and Bale resumed access. Daily life was deeply affected, with residents comparing conditions to 30 years ago; no clear timeline was given.
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