Iran arrested 46 people and seized 139 Starlink terminals amid a crackdown on illicit sales, as authorities tighten information control during the war with the US and Israel. With the internet largely blacked out for over a month, many Iranians rely

2026-03-31

Iran arrested 46 people and seized 139 Starlink terminals amid a crackdown on illicit sales, as authorities tighten information control during the war with the US and Israel. With the internet largely blacked out for over a month, many Iranians rely on such devices despite severe penalties. Officials estimate about 50,000 terminals nationwide, underscoring efforts to curb alternative access as strikes damage infrastructure and leadership.