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Iran Seizes Starlink Devices Amid US-Israeli Conflict

3/18/2026

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On March 17, 2026, Iranian intelligence services announced the seizure of hundreds of banned Starlink devices in a major operation.
The crackdown follows the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has left 99% offline due to internet blackouts.
Starlink subscriptions in Iran have grown to over 30,000.
The United States allegedly helped smuggle devices into Iran to aid demonstrators.

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Story summary

On March 17, 2026, Iranian intelligence services announced the seizure of hundreds of banned Starlink devices in a major operation.
The crackdown follows the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has left 99% offline due to internet blackouts.
Starlink subscriptions in Iran have grown to over 30,000.
The United States allegedly helped smuggle devices into Iran to aid demonstrators.