Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared on Monday that internet services would be restored across Iran following an extensive 84-hour nationwide communications blackout. The announcement came amid heightened tensions with the United States and internal unrest.
Minister Araqchi stated that internet restoration would be implemented ‘in coordination with security authorities,’ suggesting the government maintains cautious control over the process. The communications shutdown, one of the longest in Iran’s recent history, had severed digital connectivity for millions of citizens and businesses throughout the country.
The development occurs against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously indicated his intention to consult with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding potential solutions to restore internet access in Iran, though no specific collaboration details were provided.
Araqchi additionally addressed the weekend’s surge in protest-related violence, asserting through English translation that authorities had brought the situation under ‘total control.’ In a significant accusation, the Foreign Minister claimed that President Trump’s warnings to Tehran about potential foreign intervention should protests turn violent had inadvertently encouraged ‘terrorists’ to target both protesters and security forces.
Concluding with a diplomatic dual-track approach, Araqchi emphasized Iran’s preparedness for both conflict and negotiation, stating: ‘We are ready for war but also for dialogue.’ This positioning suggests Tehran’s attempt to balance military readiness with diplomatic openness amid ongoing regional tensions.