Israel's former prime minister said Israel smuggled Starlink satellite internet systems into Iran. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
According to the former prime minister, the move was aimed at bypassing internet censorship in Iran and providing citizens with free access to information. The Starlink systems were secretly brought into Iran and distributed among locals.
The statement comes amid the cyberwar between Israel and Iran. Israel has previously been known for cyberattacks on Iran's nuclear program. The smuggling of Starlink systems is seen as a significant step in combating internet restrictions in Iran.
Starlink is a satellite internet project by SpaceX that provides high-speed internet access in remote areas worldwide. The Iranian government has been criticized for tightening internet control and censorship.