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Elon Musk Activates Starlink in Iran Amid Internet Outages and Rising Tensions with Israel

Taarek Refaat Tech billionaire Elon Musk has activated Starlink satellite internet service in Iran, amid widespread internet outages across the country and escalating military tensions with Israel. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk confirmed that his company SpaceX had expanded Starlink's coverage to include Iran, stating that the move is aimed at providing 'free and uncensored access to the internet' during a period of regional instability. 'Starlink is now active in Iran,' Musk wrote. 'Our goal is to support connectivity and open communication when it is most needed. Since late Saturday, large parts of Iran have experienced severe internet disruptions, raising suspicions of deliberate information blackouts during ongoing military operations. Technical monitoring groups reported near-total outages in several regions, including Tehran, Ahvaz, and Mashhad. International human rights organizations have welcomed the Starlink activation, viewing it as a vital tool for maintaining digital access and freedom of expression in an increasingly restrictive environment. 'This could be a digital lifeline for millions of Iranians,' one advocacy group said. However, the Iranian government has not yet issued an official response, though experts anticipate a strong reaction given that the activation likely bypassed Iranian regulatory approval. This is not the first time Musk has sought to offer Starlink service to Iran. A similar offer was made in 2022, during a wave of domestic protests, but implementation was limited due to logistical and technical challenges. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand