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Iran official warns Starlink could end state internet control

Original: Iran official warns Starlink could end state control of internet

An Iranian official has warned that Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service could undermine the state's control over the internet in Iran. The warning, reported by Iran International, highlights Tehran's concern that satellite connectivity would let Iranians bypass government censorship and filtering, which have intensified during periods of unrest. Critics see the warning as an admission that authorities fear losing their grip on information.

Why now: Ongoing internet censorship in Iran and Starlink's potential to bypass it are drawing attention

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• Iran official warns Starlink could end state control of internet · Iran International
• Iran official warns Starlink could end state control of internet · Iran International

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