Iran's Crackdown on Starlink Sellers Hits Rare Link to Internet.

The article focuses on Iranian authorities’ crackdown on the sale and use of Starlink satellite internet terminals amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. Iranian police arrested 46 people and seized 139 Starlink devices, part of efforts to control information flow during a near-total internet blackout lasting over a month. Starlink terminals, provided by SpaceX, have been used by Iranians to bypass restrictions and share information about government crackdowns and airstrikes, despite risks of severe punishment. Leaked documents reveal intensified government operations to locate and confiscate these devices, though experts say these efforts have not fully succeeded. The article also notes that Iran’s national intranet and infrastructure are deteriorating due to war-related damage and power outages. [Extracted from the article]