Starlink Circumvents Iranian Blackout Amid Protests, Crypto Markets Watch
Elon Musk's Starlink has activated free internet service in Iran following a direct request from former President Donald Trump, bypassing government-imposed blackouts during widespread anti-regime protests. The MOVE comes as Tehran's crackdown intensifies, with over 1,800 reported fatalities and a near-total communications blackout disrupting even regime insiders.
Underground networks are smuggling Starlink terminals through Iraqi Kurdistan and Armenia under a 2022 U.S. sanctions exemption originally designed for communication tools. Users connect intermittently to avoid detection, hiding terminals as security forces deploy drones and neighbor informants. The operation highlights the growing role of decentralized infrastructure in geopolitical crises—a theme resonating with crypto advocates.
