šØ BREAKING: Iran Bans Elon Muskās Starlink! š
Iran just criminalized StarlinkāElon Muskās satellite internet used to bypass censorship.
š” Why it matters:
Over 100K+ hidden terminals in Iran help citizens access free internet during blackouts, protests & wartime.
ā ļø New law includes:
Fines, prison, lashes
Even death penalty under ācorruption on earthā
Awaiting final Guardian Council approval (likely to pass)
š°ļø Starlink still liveāMusk reactivated it during Juneās IranāIsrael war.
š Bigger picture:
Global fight: decentralized tech vs. authoritarian control
Boosts need for Web3, blockchain comms, mesh networks