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Iran outlaws Musk's Starlink on national security grounds
Original: "Musk’s Starlink, which is free of the heavy filtering & restrictions imposed by Tehran, is outlawed in Iran on national
Iran has banned Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, citing national security. Under the ban, using satellite-based internet or distributing Starlink terminals within the country can lead to fines and imprisonment. The service is popular among Iranians because it bypasses the heavy filtering and restrictions Tehran imposes on the domestic internet, and the crackdown highlights the government's effort to maintain control over information access.
Why now: The ban affects Iranians' access to unfiltered internet and raises concerns about censorship and penalties for users.
Evidence
- "Musk’s Starlink, which is free of the heavy filtering & restrictions imposed by Tehran, is outlawed in Iran on national security grounds. The use of satellite-based internet services & the distribution of Starlink terminals are subject to fines & imprisonment"… · cecallihelper.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 2
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