French and UK governments should approve and fund Eutelsat satellite terminals to give Iranians an alternative to Starlink during blackouts. This can provide critical communication tools, help document human rights abuses, and counter Tehran’s move toward a closed, China-model intranet.
Browsing: Internet Shutdown
The regime’s sophisticated blackout targets even domestic networks and Starlink signals, moving beyond temporary disruption toward a tiered, state-controlled internet. This long-term digital isolation strategy seeks to eliminate organized dissent and control all information flows within the country.