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Is Starlink helping Iranians bypass the internet shutdown


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As of January 2026, 


Starlink has become a critical but fragile lifeline for Iranians attempting to bypass a nationwide internet shutdown imposed on January 8, 2026. 
The current situation is characterized by a "cat-and-mouse" technological battle between SpaceX and the Iranian government.

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