Iran has reportedly restored access to Facebook after blocking it to allegedly prevent supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's election rival using it.
"A few minutes ago Facebook was unblocked," Ilna news agency said.
The agency is considered to be close to reformist candidates standing in the June 12 election.
IIna said the internet social networking site was blocked after a decision by "by a committee of representatives from the ministry of interior, intelligence, judiciary, parliament and some other ministries."
On May 23, it said access had been prevented because "supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi were using Facebook to better disseminate the candidate's positions".
Mr Mousavi, a moderate, is emerging as the main rival to conservative President Ahmadinejad.
The president is seeking a second term in office in next month's poll.
The other two officially approved candidates in the election are former speaker of parliament Mehdi Karroubi and former Revolutionary Guards head Mohsen Rezai.
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