Iranians reacted with skepticism and sarcasm after partial internet access was restored following an 88-day nationwide blackout.
President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration, but many users still require VPNs to bypass active filtering systems.
Some Iranians posted selfies on Instagram for the first time in months as an act of defiance.
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Iranians reacted with a mix of skepticism, caution and sarcasm on Tuesday after internet monitors reported a partial restoration of online access following months of near-total isolation under a nationwide shutdown imposed by Iranian authorities.
