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After 88 days of near-total blackout, Iran’s internet has partially returned—but for many Iranians, it’s not liberation, it’s a bitter reminder of loss. While some hail the move, citizens see it as hollow, especially artists and workers still cut off by mobile blackouts. For those who couldn’t afford VPNs or satellite links, Tuesday marked their first online post in months—some likened it to temporary prison leave. Fears mount that the “internet pro” system is a surveillance tool, turning connectivity into a “filternet.” Social media flooded with grief and protest imagery, triggering waves of sorrow and anger. For many, the return of the web isn’t freedom—it’s a haunting echo of what’s been stolen: livelihoods, youth, trust, and hope.

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