Iran has further restricted internet access during the ongoing protests by blocking the Starlink satellite internet service. The Iranian government has implemented a strategy known as “kill switch” to cut off internet access to the public. This strategy is used by several countries around the world to prevent the spread of misinformation during crises.
The Iranian government has been trying to block access to the Starlink internet service by disrupting the satellite network. The Starlink service is a satellite-based internet service provided by Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. The service has become a crucial means of accessing the internet in Iran, especially during the ongoing protests.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praised the government’s efforts to suppress the protests, saying that the Iranian nation is strong, powerful, and informed. However, experts say that even the Starlink service can be disrupted by interfering with the Global Positioning System (GPS) signals.
Brian Clark, an electronic warfare expert at the Hudson Institute, a Washington think tank, said that a large number of jammers would be needed to block the transmission between the satellite and ground terminal. He also noted that jammers designed to target mobile phones are widely available in the market and can be used to disrupt the Starlink system with proper technical information.
The Iranian government has been accused of using excessive force to suppress the protests, which have resulted in over 50 injuries. The protests have been ongoing for two weeks, and the situation has finally started to normalize. However, the internet service remains blocked.
The US President, Donald Trump, has advised American citizens to leave Iran, saying that it is not a bad idea. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has stated that the Iranian government is in its final days. Iran has responded to Trump’s message, calling it a provocation.
The British intelligence agency has warned that the leader of the Khalistan Referendum Campaign, Parmjeet Singh Sarna, is a threat to Indian state agents. The Russian government has stated that US threats to attack Iran are unacceptable. The Iranian military has announced that its forces are more capable than Israel’s military in a 12-day war.
The US Immigration authorities have confirmed the deaths of four more migrants in custody, bringing the total number of deaths to five. The US Central Command has announced the establishment of a new air defense system at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The US President has urged Iranian protesters to maintain their protests and take control of their institutions. The Indian government has released a report on the treatment of minorities in India, which is expected to be published in 2025. The Indian government has acknowledged that real issues such as taxes and energy prices are more pressing than others.
Note: The above article is a translation and rewriting of the original Urdu news article. Some parts of the article have been omitted or rewritten to make it more concise and readable.
