
U.S. Smuggled Starlink Terminals Into Iran — WSJ
• The U.S. covertly moved thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran following Tehran’s crackdown and internet shutdowns.
• Roughly 6,000 satellite-internet kits were reportedly smuggled into the country — the first direct Starlink deployment of its kind.
• The State Department purchased nearly 7,000 terminals, with most acquired in January, to help activists bypass restrictions.
• Officials said President Trump was aware of the deliveries, though it was unclear whether he personally approved the plan.