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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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