๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ทIran's Iron Fist: Death Penalty for "Hostile" Collaboration & Satellite Internet Blackout ๐๐ก
In a chilling move sending shockwaves globally, the Iranian parliament on July 1 reportedly greenlit a draconian law: the death penalty for anyone "collaborating" with Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ and other "hostile" nations. As if that weren't enough, the legislation also unequivocally bans satellite internet services like Starlink, slamming shut another window to the outside world. ๐ซ๐ป
This new "Plan to Intensify Punishment for Spies and Collaborators with the Zionist Regime and Hostile Countries" is a sweeping net, redefining "collaboration" to encompass a terrifying array of activities now punishable by death. Think "corruption on Earth" โ Iran's grim charge for capital offenses. ๐๐ช
Imagine:
* Providing military, financial, or tech support to Israel or the US. ๐ค๐ฐ
* Manufacturing drones, launching cyberattacks, or sabotaging infrastructure for "enemy" states, even if they fail! ๐ฅ๐ค
* Engaging in political, cultural, media, or propaganda activities that cause "division, public fear, or threaten national security" โ that's a 10-15 year prison stint! ๐ขโ๏ธ
* Even sending images or videos to foreign media that "affect public morale" could land you 2-5 years! ๐ธ incarcerate
This crackdown comes hot on the heels of escalating tensions with Israel. Human rights organizations are ringing alarm bells ๐, fearing a retroactive application of this law, which seemingly flouts Iran's own constitution. The concern? Accelerated trials and swift executions, silencing dissenting voices faster than ever. ๐ฃ๏ธโ
The Satellite Shutdown: No More Starlink ๐ฐ๏ธ๐ซ
But the chilling news doesn't stop there. The new law explicitly outlaws unauthorized communication tools, specifically naming Starlink terminals. ๐ซ๐ฐ๏ธ
* Caught with one? Six months to two years in prison. เฆเงเฆฒเง
* Manufacturing or importing more than ten? A hefty five to ten years! ๐ญ๐
* Reports even suggest fines and flogging for Starlink users! ๐ธ๐ฅ
This move is a direct assault on Iranians' access to uncensored information. Starlink has become a lifeline for citizens and activists navigating pervasive government censorship and internet blackouts, especially during times of unrest. โ๐ Iranian authorities claim it undermines national sovereignty and is a "digital security threat." ๐ค
Iran has even reportedly appealed to the International Telecommunication Union to deactivate Starlink devices within its borders. Yet, despite the ban, thousands of terminals are believed to be operational, testament to the ingenuity of those seeking freedom. ๐ก clandestinely
International observers are united in their condemnation, viewing this as a stark escalation of digital authoritarianism and a severe blow to fundamental freedoms in Iran. It's a move poised to further isolate the Iranian people and deepen the prevailing climate of fear. ๐จ๐
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