One of the world’s largest technology industry leaders, Elon Musk, announced on June 14 that his Starlink satellite internet service has also started operating in Iran. This was reported by The Economic Times and other international sources.
It is known that in recent days, tensions have escalated in the Middle East – due to the major conflict between Israel and Iran, the Iranian government has imposed significant restrictions on internet access throughout the country. According to officials, this is a temporary measure aimed at preventing mass unrest by temporarily suspending internet freedom. On June 13, the Iranian Ministry of Communications made a special statement, announcing that internet access restrictions would continue until normal conditions were restored. This cut millions of citizens off from digital communication.
At this time, the appearance of Starlink and Elon Musk’s statement sparked great interest among the public and experts. Starlink satellite internet enables users to access the internet independently from traditional infrastructure — that is, internet is transmitted via satellites in Earth’s orbit, and any internal barriers, even a complete blackout imposed by the state, cannot stop the flow of information.
Starlink – “black market” salvation in Iran
According to sources, there are currently about 20,000 Starlink terminals operating in Iran via black market channels. While the main internet access routes remain closed, these terminals provide thousands of people with the opportunity to receive information, communicate, and stay connected with the outside world. It is said that the widespread use of the Starlink service significantly complicates the information control and censorship measures implemented by the Iranian authorities.
Cybersecurity and information freedom
Internet restrictions are a continuation of the Iranian government’s previous strategy: during mass protests, military and political crises, digital communications are the first to be cut off, and citizens’ access to information is limited. This makes it more difficult for the world community to form an objective and complete picture of what is happening in the country.
However, Elon Musk and his Starlink project have once again demonstrated that they are designed to protect internet freedom and ensure the uninterrupted flow of information not only in Iran, but around the world. According to fans and experts, such technological innovations are a lifeline for the population and present new challenges for governments regarding information security.
Amid the confrontation between Israel and Iran, the operation of Starlink in Iran has become an important step not only for information flow, but also for society’s ability to connect with the outside world. Currently, the struggle for internet freedom and technology is gaining global significance. According to Zamin.uz analysts, such developments will definitely lay the foundation for new events in the fields of information warfare, cybersecurity, and human rights. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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