Iran & SpaceX — Starlink
16 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Feb 01, 2026
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International
Iran: Iran is experiencing widespread anti-government protests and a nationwide internet blackout, leading to international attention and potential intervention to restore communication services.
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX, has been used in Iran and Ukraine to circumvent government restrictions, and is now being considered for restoration of internet services in Iran.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Iran: Iran's government imposed a national internet shutdown, devastating its online economy and leading to significant job losses and economic decline. The shutdown is costing the economy an estimated $30-40 million daily.
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink, an American satellite system, was banned in Iran, and its use is routinely reported for arrests, indicating the government's strict control over internet access.
May 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Iran: Iran is the central location of the protests and the government's crackdown, leading to significant internal unrest, international condemnation, and new tariffs from the United States.
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink terminals are being searched for by security services in Iran, indicating attempts to control information flow during the protests.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Iran: Iran is experiencing widespread protests, a severe government crackdown, and economic pressure from international sanctions. Its parliamentary speaker has threatened the United States and Israel with military retaliation if the United States intervenes to protect demonstrators, while also reportedly seeking negotiations with the United States.
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink satellite transmitters are purportedly being used to send online videos out of Iran, circumventing the internet blackout.
Jan 11, 2026 · 21 articles
International
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink, a satellite internet service, faces licensing issues in South Africa due to the country's affirmative action laws, which Elon Musk claims are discriminatory.
May 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink satellite transmitters are purportedly being used by protesters in Iran to send out online videos, circumventing the government's internet blackout.
Jan 11, 2026 · 11 articles
International
SpaceX — Starlink: SpaceX — Starlink satellite transmitters are purportedly being used by protesters in Iran to send out online videos despite the internet blackout.
Jan 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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