The government now classifies Starlink’s network infrastructure as a legitimate military target because it is viewed as a tool of war. These warnings coincide with a deepening domestic cost-of-living crisis and rising fears of renewed public protests, which have increased state concern over citizens using satellite internet to access information.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Claims to Be First Nation to Disable All Starlink Terminals
Cybersecurity16 days ago
The state of Iran succeeded in blocking every Starlink signal during a managed internet blackout in January, the head of the country's cyberspace council announced Monday. Mohammadamin Aghamiri stated that Iran used a specific technology to disrupt the hardware and has developed additional systems to identify or block any new terminals. This makes Iran the first nation to claim the complete neutralization of the satellite network within its borders.
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