Despite missiles raining down — and perhaps to ensure connectivity — Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite is now active in Iran.
On June 13th, Iran’s communications ministry announced that “temporary restrictions have been imposed on the country’s internet” in response to Israel’s wave of attacks on military and nuclear facilities. The ministry added that the curbs will be in place until normalcy returns, effectively cutting off millions from digital communication.
Hence Musk’s response, coming via X, said: “The beams are on,” confirming Starlink’s activation in the country.
An estimated 20,000 Starlink terminals are reportedly operating in Iran through black market channels, according to industry analysts.
