May 26 (UPI) -- Iran restored global Internet access to some of its people Tuesday ending a blackout that has lasted 88 days and caused thousands to lose their jobs.

Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

Some internet connectivity is returning in Iran after nearly 90 days offline, web monitoring groups say. But it isn’t clear if the reconnection is permanent.

Iran has been experiencing a near-total internet blackout since the war with the US and Israel began. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“The first step toward free and regulated access to cyberspace has been taken,” Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said after authorities partially eased internet restrictions.

“The first step toward free and regulated access to cyberspace has been taken,” Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said after authorities partially eased internet restrictions.

Judiciary says decision comes after 'filing of complaints' over restoration of internet access after country's longest-ever digital blackout