After 88 days of an internet blackout, limited connectivity returned to Iran, sparking emotional reactions as delayed messages and media flooded devices.
The initial reactions have been anything but celebratory
May 28, 2026
05:32 pm
What's the storyAfter an 88-day-long internet blackout, Iranians are experiencing a mix of relief and despair as connectivity slowly returns.
The partial restoration has sparked a flood of long-delayed messages, images, and poems on social media platforms.
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