Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs

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Iranian authorities have pledged to continue a crackdown against Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, describing it as a "tool of war" used for espionage and command and control. The government plans further restrictions on the global internet, citing national security concerns amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, and has implemented harsh penalties for Starlink use.

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One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.

Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs

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