
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.