Iranians have regained internet access after a prolonged shutdown, though service remains slow and inconsistent in some areas. Key applications like YouTube and Instagram continue to face heavy restrictions.

Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted. <img alt="A woman checks her smartphone while sitting on a bench along a sidewalk in northern Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 26, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2540x1693+0+0/resize/2540x1693!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff0%2Fe6%2F76c9838d4...