Iran has begun a phased restoration of global Internet access, a National Cyber Center spokesperson announced Tuesday.
The restoration progress will be advanced in phases based on predetermined priorities, said the spokesperson.
Several local instant messaging software applications in Iran were restored for use early Tuesday morning, according to a reporter of China Media Group.
Users can access various interactive functions, including group chat, dynamic posting, and multimedia transmission.
Iran imposed severe restrictions on access to the global Internet and suspended short message service on Jan 8, citing riots and terrorist attacks targeting civilians, security forces and public buildings.
The authorities have pledged to address economic challenges and have vowed to crack down on violence and sabotage.
Iran moves to restore Internet services in stages: spokesperson
Iran moves to restore Internet services in stages: spokesperson
Iran moves to restore Internet services in stages: spokesperson
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as climbing U.S. Treasury yields continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 322.24 points, or 0.65 percent, to 49,363.88. The The Standard and Poor's 500 sank 49.44 points, or 0.67 percent, to 7,353.61, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 220.03 points, or 0.84 percent, to close at 25,870.71.
A primary source of downward pressure came from the fixed-income market. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note climbed back above 4.6 percent, while the 30-year Treasury yield nearly touched 5.2 percent, marking its highest level in nearly 19 years.
The high-yield environment acted as a drag on high-valuation growth sectors, which are particularly sensitive to elevated interest rates. Six of the 11 primary The Standard and Poor's 500 sectors closed in negative territory, with materials and communication services leading the declines by dropping 2.27 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively. In contrast, the healthcare sector gained 1.09 percent and the energy sector advanced 1.03 percent.
Market participants are also focusing on Wednesday's upcoming after-hours earnings release from Nvidia.
U.S. stocks close lower amid rising yields
