# Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’, hints at further internet curbs

https://mins.news/en/item/99785

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 13:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/iran-targets-starlink-as-tool-of-war-with-hints-at-internet-restrictions?traffic_source=rss

> As the US-Israel war on Iran continues, authorities have pledged to intensify their crackdown on Starlink and impose further limits on global internet access. A senior official called the satellite service a “tool of war” that could undermine Iran’s online governance. Use or possession of Starlink equipment is punishable in Iran, while officials are using several methods to disrupt connections.

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