Starlink operating in Iran, Elon Musk says, as Islamic regime shuts internet down
Following Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Internet access has been reportedly disrupted across multiple network providers.
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, confirmed Saturday he turned on Starlink for Iranians after the Islamic regime limited its online services following the launch of Israeli attacks targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
Starlink, a satellite-based constellation made by SpaceX that gives people internet, especially in places where regular internet is hard to get. The satellites fly close to Earth and help provide fast internet with little delay.
The beams are on— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 14, 2025
Musk's decision to activate Starlink in Iran comes after the Islamic Republic's Communications Ministry announced temporary limits and disruptions to internet service nationwide.
"In view of the special conditions of the country, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the country's internet," a statement from the ministry read.
Netanyahu & exiled crown prince urge Iranians to stand against regime
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Iranian people to stand up to the Islamic Republic in an address on Friday evening."Israel's fight is not against the Iranian people. Our fight is against the murderous Islamic regime that oppresses and impoverishes you," Netanyahu said.
In addition, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch, issued a sharply worded message on Friday calling on Iranian military and security forces to abandon the Islamic Republic and join a popular movement to reclaim the country.
In a post written in Persian and shared across his official social media platforms, Pahlavi accused Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of forcing the Iranian people into a war that does not represent their will.
