Former Iranian PM Claims Israel Smuggled Starlink to Iran During January Riots
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Former Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Reza Rahimi said that Israel smuggled Starlink satellite internet equipment into Iran during the January riots. Rahimi, speaking in Tehran, alleged that the smuggling took place amid the unrest that saw widespread protests across the country.
The former prime minister claimed that Israel was involved in the illicit transfer of the satellite technology, though no specific details about the quantity or method of smuggling were provided. He made the remarks during a press briefing in Tehran.
No additional context or corroborating evidence was offered in the statement, and the claim has not yet been confirmed by either Israeli or Iranian officials.
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