E1697: Iran Blocked the Internet — Here's How Protesters Are Fighting Back With Starlink

🚨 Iran's Internet Blackout: How Activists Are Smuggling Starlink Terminals to Fight Censorship in 2026! 🚨
Dive deep into the heart of Iran's escalating internet shutdown amid widespread protests—where the government has cut off access to the world wide web, silencing voices and stifling dissent. But hope persists: For years, brave Iranian activists have been secretly smuggling SpaceX's Starlink satellite dishes across borders, turning hidden "pirate manors" into underground communication hubs. Discover the daring smuggling routes, the tech hacks to evade detection, and real stories of how these portable antennas are beaming uncensored internet to families, journalists, and revolutionaries. From Elon Musk's surprise fee waiver for Starlink in Iran to the cat-and-mouse game with Russian interference tech, this video uncovers the high-stakes battle for digital freedom.

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AP News Article - https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-starlink-spacex-musk-satellite-9c153cf164959ddd99e4d0f0d4ebd544

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