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

What happened: Iranian authorities pledged to continue their crackdown on Starlink and hinted at further global internet restrictions as the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Starlink is outlawed in Iran on national security grounds. Key numbers: Iran's 90 million people faced two state-imposed internet shutdowns in 2026, three weeks in January and 88 Why it matters: Officials call Starlink a "tool of war" for enemies, and a deputy minister warned it could be the "last nail in the coffin" of Iran's cyberspace governance. Authorities say more restrictions are possible if the war intensifies.

Iran targeting Starlink as a "tool of war" signals potential internet curbs.

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