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A network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

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Re: A network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

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Post by tjwebbnorfolk »

bhouston wrote: post #2

I suspect the Internet blackout in Iran is not actually related to its citizens - it isn't about silencing its citizens. It is to prevent hacking and tracking by US and Israel of what is going on over there, it is defensive since it has been shown that Iran's connected infrastructure is thoroughly compromised.

The internet is only off for those who don't have a special sim card, i.e. those who aren't associated with the IRGC.

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Post by mullingitover »

bhouston wrote: post #2

I suspect the Internet blackout in Iran is not actually related to its citizens - it isn't about silencing its citizens. It is to prevent hacking and tracking by US and Israel of what is going on over there, it is defensive since it has been shown that Iran's connected infrastructure is thoroughly compromised.

Don’t know why you’re getting downvoted for pointing out the obvious: yes obviously the US and Israel will exploit the information system of their enemy if they can, and it’s absolutely rational to deny them the opportunity to do so.

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Post by xbmcuser »

burnrate wrote: post #4
bhouston wrote: post #2

I suspect the Internet blackout in Iran is not actually related to its citizens - it isn't about silencing its citizens. It is to prevent hacking and tracking by US and Israel of what is going on over there, it is defensive since it has been shown that Iran's connected infrastructure is thoroughly compromised.

It’s 100% to prevent citizens from becoming organized. The regime is most fearful of this.

I think the regime narrative is mostly made up by Americans what's the difference between any of the Arab countries from Iran. The only difference is they are not controlled by America. It the same bullshit narrative of promoting democracy but in reality it's just about pushing for a government no matter how bad as long as it supports US control.

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Post by E-Reverance »

xbmcuser wrote: post #15
burnrate wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It’s 100% to prevent citizens from becoming organized. The regime is most fearful of this.

I think the regime narrative is mostly made up by Americans what's the difference between any of the Arab countries from Iran. The only difference is they are not controlled by America. It the same bullshit narrative of promoting democracy but in reality it's just about pushing for a government no matter how bad as long as it supports US control.

FYI it’s not an Arab country

Re: A network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

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Post by adam_arthur »

bhouston wrote: post #2

I suspect the Internet blackout in Iran is not actually related to its citizens - it isn't about silencing its citizens. It is to prevent hacking and tracking by US and Israel of what is going on over there, it is defensive since it has been shown that Iran's connected infrastructure is thoroughly compromised.

The blackout started back in January before the US even got involved.

Due to widespread protests and an attempt to crack down on coordination. This chain of events was widely reported.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Internet_blackout_in_Iran

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