Iran cuts internet nationwide, reportedly jams Starlink satellite service
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Summary
Iran's government shut down internet and telephone connections across the country on Thursday evening, cutting off 85 million people from the outside world. The regime appears to be jamming Starlink satellite receivers beyond standard GPS jamming, according to experts. This follows a pattern used during previous demonstrations and wartime, as Iranians had previously relied on VPNs to bypass restrictions despite strict sanctions over the country's nuclear program.
Key quotes
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Following a playbook used both in demonstrations and in war, Iran severed the internet connections and telephone lines that connect its people to the vast diaspora in the United States, Europe and elsewhere.
Receivers for satellite service face connectivity challenges, with an expert reporting that the Islamic Republic seems to be 'doing something beyond GPS jamming'
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