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Iran lawmaker says no plan to restore internet access

May 21, 2026, 13:46 GMT+1

An Iranian lawmaker said authorities have no plans to restore internet access, arguing the country remains under security threats despite being in a “neither war nor peace” situation.

Ali Yazdikhah, deputy head of parliament’s cultural committee, said on Thursday internet restrictions ordered by the Supreme National Security Council would continue, with international access limited to individuals and organizations deemed to have specialized needs. He also said domestic platforms meet “more than 90 percent” of public needs.

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