Iran's Internet is partially restored, Cloudflare Radar data shows
Iran's Internet access has begun to be partially restored after nearly three months of shutdown due to military strikes. Cloudflare Radar data indicates a significant increase in Internet traffic, particularly from Tehran, suggesting that citizens are regaining connectivity. However, traffic levels remain below pre-shutdown figures, and the situation may still fluctuate.
- ▪Iran's vice president announced the partial restoration of Internet access on May 26.
- ▪Cloudflare Radar observed a marked increase in traffic and DNS queries starting on May 26.
- ▪Traffic has returned to 40% of previous levels, indicating a significant but incomplete restoration.
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Iran's Internet is partially restored, Cloudflare Radar data shows2026-05-27Lai Yi OhlsenSabina Zejnilovic4 min readOn Tuesday, May 26, Iran’s vice president announced that Internet access had started to be restored in the country after being cut off almost three months ago, following the launch of U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28.Cloudflare Radar data confirms increased activity and indicates a partial restoration of the Internet in Iran. In this blog post, we’ll examine a range of data points that provide a lens into this prolonged shutdown – and the signs that Iran’s citizens are increasingly able to connect once again. As the situation continues to unfold, Radar will have the latest data on Iran’s connectivity.
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