Iran Official Happening Thread: Operation Epic Fury (Page 6 of 744)
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Originally Posted By fulminate: one can only hope that this leads to stability in the region. if iran aligns itself with the west, Russia will be in a lot more trouble. They don't need to run out and align with anyone. They have a lot of work to do inside Iran to unfuck decades of hardline islamist rule. Turns out sending piles and piles of money outside of Iran to fund terrorists means things like infrastructure gets neglected or never built in the first place. They are still going to have to deal with the water issue as one example. |
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Originally Posted By adhahn: . . . My theory is that people on the "right" with a nefarious agenda are worried that Americans will learn the history of how Iran got to where it is. If Americans learn history they will see that stirring up the kids over housing/wages/Israel/whatever is straight out of the Marxist (and Islamic) playbook. If Iranians succeeded, there will be a lot of interest in the "new' country and bunch of young folks free to tell everyone about what happened. Hence, some on the so-called right are ignoring events in Iran, hoping it'll just fail and disappear. The left, such as CNN, NYT, MSDNC . . . are avoiding coverage. It's Fox, Newsmax and Breitbart that are covering it. The left knows this would just be another feather in Trumps hat. |
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Originally Posted By R2point0: Deer Gun https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173228/1000015809_jpg-3691171.JPG (I always wanted to set up a small production run of these.) I wonder how cheap the US government could get an order of 100,000 PSA Dagger pistols... |
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Originally Posted By Rebel31: They don't need to run out and align with anyone. They have a lot of work to do inside Iran to unfuck decades of hardline islamist rule. Turns out sending piles and piles of money outside of Iran to fund terrorists means things like infrastructure gets neglected or never built in the first place. They are still going to have to deal with the water issue as one example. |
Jamming of Starlink terminals began many hours before the internet blackout in Iran, with 30% of uplink and downlink traffic being disrupted in the early hours, rising to 80% by 10 PM local time. This kind of interference has "never been seen...the technology involved was likely supplied to [Iran] by Russia or China" - IranWire
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Originally Posted By hicap: MSM has picked it up finally, CNN has a segment on it, can't ignore, now lets see if there is a major crackdown, MSM still cautious about full endorsement of Pahlavi |
 ?? BREAKING: Major Cities In Iran FALL From IRGC Control - Tehran CAPTURED By Iranians Looks like the momentum is still going |
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Originally Posted By Rebel31: They don't need to run out and align with anyone. They have a lot of work to do inside Iran to unfuck decades of hardline islamist rule. Turns out sending piles and piles of money outside of Iran to fund terrorists means things like infrastructure gets neglected or never built in the first place. They are still going to have to deal with the water issue as one example. The de facto person is the Shah, who was always aligned with the US and apparently still is. If the people kick the islamists out, something would have to go ab-so-lutely fing haywire for the Shah not to return to power, at least for the foreseeable future as the country sorted itself back out like you pointed to. The worry is the Chinese. The Russians are out because they strongly supported the islamists, while China could be seen as more neutral I think. But regardless, it would take a ton to go wrong to not be immediately aligned with the US. |
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Originally Posted By BamaInArk: Have y'all seeing the latest that the Iranian government is using Tucker Carlson videos dubbed in Persian to show support for themselves? Originally Posted By BamaInArk: Have y'all seeing the latest that the Iranian government is using Tucker Carlson videos dubbed in Persian to show support for themselves? I know they did it last night.
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Originally Posted By _Nataraja_: The de facto person is the Shah, who was always aligned with the US and apparently still is. If the people kick the islamists out, something would have to go ab-so-lutely fing haywire for the Shah not to return to power, at least for the foreseeable future as the country sorted itself back out like you pointed to. The worry is the Chinese. The Russians are out because they strongly supported the islamists, while China could be seen as more neutral I think. But regardless, it would take a ton to go wrong to not be immediately aligned with the US. Originally Posted By _Nataraja_: Originally Posted By Rebel31: They don't need to run out and align with anyone. They have a lot of work to do inside Iran to unfuck decades of hardline islamist rule. Turns out sending piles and piles of money outside of Iran to fund terrorists means things like infrastructure gets neglected or never built in the first place. They are still going to have to deal with the water issue as one example. The de facto person is the Shah, who was always aligned with the US and apparently still is. If the people kick the islamists out, something would have to go ab-so-lutely fing haywire for the Shah not to return to power, at least for the foreseeable future as the country sorted itself back out like you pointed to. The worry is the Chinese. The Russians are out because they strongly supported the islamists, while China could be seen as more neutral I think. But regardless, it would take a ton to go wrong to not be immediately aligned with the US. This is the Shah's son FWIW |
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Originally Posted By Dirtydog: I think you have 'right' and 'left' confused. The left, such as CNN, NYT, MSDNC . . . are avoiding coverage. It's Fox, Newsmax and Breitbart that are covering it. The left knows this would just be another feather in Trumps hat. Originally Posted By Dirtydog: Originally Posted By adhahn: . . . My theory is that people on the "right" with a nefarious agenda are worried that Americans will learn the history of how Iran got to where it is. If Americans learn history they will see that stirring up the kids over housing/wages/Israel/whatever is straight out of the Marxist (and Islamic) playbook. If Iranians succeeded, there will be a lot of interest in the "new' country and bunch of young folks free to tell everyone about what happened. Hence, some on the so-called right are ignoring events in Iran, hoping it'll just fail and disappear. The left, such as CNN, NYT, MSDNC . . . are avoiding coverage. It's Fox, Newsmax and Breitbart that are covering it. The left knows this would just be another feather in Trumps hat. The left are also terrified that the Iranians living under Islamist rule for the last 50 years will be able to spread the truth far and wide. |
"I don't mind some dong" - Rustynutzz
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Originally Posted By michigan66: I know they did it last night.
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Originally Posted By PanzerShrek: Tucker Qatarlson Originally Posted By PanzerShrek: Originally Posted By michigan66: I know they did it last night.
Tucker Qatarlson That was really weird. |
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I laughed at this more than I ever have before on here. |
Do not handicap your children by making their lives easy. - Heinlein
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Originally Posted By lumper: I laughed at this more than I ever have before on here. It’s not a Zero Fucks Given moment. All of the fucks were used and they made some more. The fuck you cannons were loaded with wadding from a quran used as toiled paper packed with the fucking hatred and anger of repressed peoples. It was fired off with vengeance into the religious extremists face at point blank range. |
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"Tehran’s chief prosecutor said the Islamic regime will execute anti-regime protesters “We will show no leniency toward instigators of unrest. They will be charged with Fasad fil ard (‘spreading mischief on earth’), which carries the death penalty,” said Ali Salehi. pic.twitter.com/mSjUAeLlFC — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 9, 2026" So he's telling them that their only option left is the ammo box then? I hope they ablige him. There won't be regime change without several of those in power being physically removed, arrested, and or killed. The people will probably need to get bloody to have a free Iran. If you riot and then go back to work the next day with the dictatorship in charge then it's just a matter of time till they find you and kill you. Sounds like do or die time in Iran. |
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Originally Posted By Dirtydog: I think you have 'right' and 'left' confused. The left, such as CNN, NYT, MSDNC . . . are avoiding coverage. It's Fox, Newsmax and Breitbart that are covering it. The left knows this would just be another feather in Trumps hat. Originally Posted By Dirtydog: Originally Posted By adhahn: . . . My theory is that people on the "right" with a nefarious agenda are worried that Americans will learn the history of how Iran got to where it is. If Americans learn history they will see that stirring up the kids over housing/wages/Israel/whatever is straight out of the Marxist (and Islamic) playbook. If Iranians succeeded, there will be a lot of interest in the "new' country and bunch of young folks free to tell everyone about what happened. Hence, some on the so-called right are ignoring events in Iran, hoping it'll just fail and disappear. The left, such as CNN, NYT, MSDNC . . . are avoiding coverage. It's Fox, Newsmax and Breitbart that are covering it. The left knows this would just be another feather in Trumps hat. Maybe you're not paying attention to what some "right wingers" are saying. I've got a young relative who I spent time with over Christmas. He's been listening to podcasters claiming to be "America First". If you haven't followed commie takeovers, they seem like they really have a heart for America, especially to someone young and impressionable. But when an old guy who's been around listens, you hear rhetoric right out of the Marxists playbook. Stir up hostility and resentment toward a different generation, race or social status to blame for economic difficulty. Convince people their real enemy is not that bad and create a fake enemy to take the place. Claim the system is rigged by, or benefits, a foreign government/organization. It's all a means of opening the door to Marxism/socialism. Stirring up young men with that bullshit has been a part of every socialist/commie revolution. |
Iran's regular military issued a statement announcing it would not only "monitor the enemy" but also "protect national interests and public property". This could be a sign that a decision has been taken to deploy the Artesh to defend critical sites in Iran - though I do think it would be a big gamble if Tehran uses the army (rather than the Basij and IRGC) to crackdown on protests.
Melman is extremely close to Israeli intelligence
American intelligence is considering smuggling Starlink terminals into Iran if the regime continues to shut down and disconnect citizens from internet and phone networks, The terminals are linked to satellites. The aim is to sustain the ongoing protests. I assume such an operation would be coordinated with the Mossad, which possesses infrastructure and agents in Iran who have been effectively infiltrated into the country via smuggling routes, as demonstrated in the recent war. David Ignatius of the Washington Post reported that the Biden administration considered this option during the previous protests in '22-'23 but decided against it to avoid exposing smuggling routes and intelligence assets. An additional consideration weighed is the concern that external involvement could backfire and increase support for the regime."
On Saturday, January 20, internal sources report a strike by bus line drivers in #Tehran.
The United States is concerned by reports that the Islamic Republic regime is deploying Hezbollah terrorists and Iraqi militias to suppress peaceful protests. This regime has spent billions of dollars belonging to the Iranian people on terrorist proxy forces. Using those forces against its own citizens would constitute yet another profound betrayal of the Iranian people.
I watched the IRINN state run news channel's 8 am morning news. During the first 15 min (dedicated to main headlines) what stood out was that again and again they used the phrase "armed terrorists". This was a contrast to the previous term "rioters". They also showed drone footage of a group in Kermanshah with guns shooting at the police two times, clearly intending to visually show armed terrorists. And also emphasized multiple times they are supported by Israel and the United States. The choice of words projected a clear signal that they would crack down hard. You don't negotiate with terrorists.
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Originally Posted By Kihn: For some reason, the color revolution thingie kicked off during the Obama admin. Obama really liked Iran- with huge favor. Doubt there was a push for a color revolution then and there. CIA involvement is to flip mostly central Euro and Asian countries to the EU one worlder, climate change, hug-a-transgender, eat bugs and live in a cardboard box progressive mold. Have doubts CIA has changed much in the one year Trump has been in office. So no. This sounds like a real grassroots thingie. Originally Posted By Kihn: Originally Posted By Morlawn66: Color Revolution in progress ? IIRC this is what they look like . CIA working overseas for a change . For some reason, the color revolution thingie kicked off during the Obama admin. Obama really liked Iran- with huge favor. Doubt there was a push for a color revolution then and there. CIA involvement is to flip mostly central Euro and Asian countries to the EU one worlder, climate change, hug-a-transgender, eat bugs and live in a cardboard box progressive mold. Have doubts CIA has changed much in the one year Trump has been in office. So no. This sounds like a real grassroots thingie. Color revolutions first began at the tail end of the Clinton Administration but began in earnest during the Bush Administration and continued to occur into the Obama Administration. |
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Originally Posted By fulminate: one can only hope that this leads to stability in the region. if iran aligns itself with the west, Russia will be in a lot more trouble. As it was before JIMMY CARTER undermined the Shah and replaced his régime with fundamental Islam and the Ayatollah Khomeini. |
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Originally Posted By KonamiCode:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/477921/IMG_3467_jpeg-3691579.JPG I wonder if the Brits will arrest him for it. I bet if he had just put up a mean tweet, they would arrest him. 
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Reuters: Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on terrorists and vowing to safeguard the governing system. A day after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new warning that the United States could intervene, there were fresh reports of violence across the country, although an internet blackout made it difficult to assess the full extent of unrest. The exiled son of Iran's last shah, who has emerged as a prominent voice in the fragmented opposition, made his strongest call yet for the protests to broaden into a revolt to topple the clerical rulers. State media said a municipal building was set on fire in Karaj, west of Tehran, and blamed "rioters". State TV broadcast footage of funerals of members of the security forces it said were killed in protests in the cities of Shiraz, Qom and Hamedan. Footage posted on social media showed large crowds gathered in Tehran and fires lit in the street at night. In a video showing a nighttime protest in Tehran's Saadatabad district, a man is heard saying the crowd had taken over the area. "The crowd is coming. 'Death to the dictator', '.Death to Khamenei'," he said, referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reuters verified the locations of the videos. Protests have spread across Iran since December 28, beginning in response to soaring inflation, and quickly turning political with protesters demanding an end to clerical rule. Authorities accuse the U.S. and Israel of fomenting unrest. Iranian rights group HRANA says at least 50 protesters and 15 security personnel have been killed, and some 2,300 arrested. ARMY SAYS 'TERRORIST GROUPS' SEEK TO UNDERMINE SECURITY A witness in western Iran reached by phone said the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) were deployed and opening fire in the area from which the witness was speaking, declining to be identified for safety. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the arrest of 100 "armed rioters" in the town of Baharestan near Tehran. In a statement broadcast by state TV, the IRGC - an elite force which has suppressed previous bouts of unrest - accused "terrorists" of targeting military and law enforcement bases over the past two nights. It said several citizens and security personnel had been killed and public and private property set on fire. Safeguarding the achievements of the Islamic revolution and maintaining security was a "red line", it added. The regular military also issued a statement saying it would "protect and safeguard national interests, the country’s strategic infrastructure, and public property". PAHLAVI SAYS GOAL IS TO PREPARE TO 'SEIZE CITY CENTRES' In a video posted on X, U.S.-based Reza Pahlavi, 65, whose father was toppled as Iran's shah in the 1979 revolution, said the Islamic Republic would be brought "to its knees". He called for people to seize the centres of their towns, and said he was preparing to return soon to Iran. "Our goal is no longer merely to come into the streets; the goal is to prepare to seize city centres and hold them," he said. Trump said on Thursday he was not inclined to meet Pahlavi, a sign that he was waiting to see how the crisis plays out before backing an opposition leader. Iran's rulers have weathered repeated bouts of unrest, including student protests in 1999, over a disputed election in 2009, against economic hardships in 2019, and in 2022 over the death in custody of a woman accused of violating dress codes. Trump, who joined Israel to strike Iran's nuclear sites last summer, warned Tehran last week the U.S. could come to the protesters' aid. On Friday, he said: "You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too." "I just hope the protesters in Iran are going to be safe, because that's a very dangerous place right now," he added. He has repeatedly included Iran in lists of places where he could intervene next, after sending forces to seize the president of Venezuela a week ago. Some protesters on the streets have shouted slogans in support of Pahlavi, such as "Long live the shah", although most chants have called for an end to rule by the clerics or demanded action to fix the economy. DOCTOR SAYS PEOPLE BADLY BEATEN, KILLED A doctor in northwestern Iran said that since Friday large numbers of injured protesters had been brought to hospitals. Some were badly beaten, suffering head injuries and broken legs and arms, as well as deep cuts. At least 20 people in one hospital had been shot with live ammunition, five of whom later died. On Friday, Khamenei accused protesters of acting on behalf of Trump, saying rioters were attacking public properties and warning that Tehran would not tolerate people acting as "mercenaries for foreigners". The IRGC's public relations office said three members of the Basij security force were killed and five wounded during clashes with what it described as “armed rioters” in Gachsaran, in the southwest. Another security officer was stabbed to death in Hamedan, in western Iran. The son of a senior officer, the late Brigadier General Nourali Shoushtari, was killed in the Ahmadabad area of Mashhad, in the northeast. Two other security personnel were killed over the past two nights in Shushtar, in Khuzestan province. Authorities have described protests over the economy as legitimate while condemning what they call violent rioters over the past two weeks. Reporting by Dubai Newsroom. Video verification by Eleanor Whalley and Mahezabin Syed. Writing by Tom Perry Editing by Mark Potter and Peter Graff This would be 9:15 AM Eastern.
An update via starlink from Iranian opposition journalist Ilia Hashemi as the internet blackout continues: "Urgent - Around 17:45, Saturday, Jan 10. Tehran: Protests have begun in several districts of Tehran. The firing of tear gas has been reported in the Sa'adat Abad and Aryashahr neighborhoods of Tehran. Isfahan: The crowd size is increasing by the minute in the Chaharbagh Bala area. Shiraz: Several tear gas canisters were fired in the vicinity of the Maali Abad Bridge. Crowds have gathered at multiple points throughout the city. Qazvin (Zibashahr): Protests have started; reports of gunfire are being received. Rasht: Protests have begun in the Municipality (Shahrdari) area. Qom: Gatherings have formed in the Niroogah district."
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Originally Posted By JT_26:
Would be funny if Israel just took them out inside Russia. |
“3:50 from post to lock, who's the champ? Me, mother fuckers” -Aimless
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Originally Posted By Chaingun: They need guns, lots of guns. The IRGC will run once the protesters start killing them A moral booster would be Israeli jets doing a bombing run and then some wing waving flyovers The foreign boots on the ground should be interesting News whores are covering Walz, MN but no Persia When the Shah was ousted the major tipping point was when their air force sided with the Iranian Revolutionaries in 79. Time for the AF to fix their past mistakes. |
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Originally Posted By michigan66: The other thing is, surprisingly, the Shah's son has emerged has a leader, or at least someone for the opposition to coalesce around. I've seen pro-Shah posters on X and other places in the past; I always figured they were nuts. Looks like I was wrong. Originally Posted By michigan66: Originally Posted By Dirtydog: To summarize; This is the weakest the military has been in 45 years. The economy is in the tank, and getting worse. What started as a protest by a few, over inflation (45%), has spread to all walks of life over just about everything. Last but not least, the ayatollah is scared to death about what Trump will do. eta, referring to Jack Keane on Fox. I've seen pro-Shah posters on X and other places in the past; I always figured they were nuts. Looks like I was wrong. Me too, I figured the Shah’s son was living a pipe dream. It had been way too long and his dad’s regime was about as violent against protesters as this regime. I am quite surprised that the Iranians (that live in Iran, not ex pats) are pushing for a Shah. Maybe they can in the future come up with a titular Shah and a representative republic like a handful of European states. |
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Originally Posted By 6SJ7GT: We could do an upgrade on the Liberator pistols we dropped in WW2. Originally Posted By 6SJ7GT: Originally Posted By Cypher15: Hit militia positions in Iraq. Hit IRGC outposts. Hit IRGC missile sites, bases, etc. Basically, don't hit anything near the protests. Hell maybe go oldschool and also uses a leaflet bombing campaign We could do an upgrade on the Liberator pistols we dropped in WW2. There should be a lot of P320s available real cheap. |
My dear compatriots, With your courage and steadfastness, you have earned the admiration of the world. Your renewed and magnificent presence in the streets across Iran on Friday evening was a resounding response to the threats of the treacherous and criminal leader of the Islamic Republic. I am certain that he has seen these images from his hiding place and trembled in fear. Now, with your decisive response to the first call, I am certain that by making our street presence more targeted, and at the same time, by cutting off the financial lifelines, we will completely bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees. In this regard, I invite workers and employees in key sectors of the economy, especially transportation, oil, gas, and energy, to begin the nationwide strike. Also, I ask all of you today and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (January 10 and 11), this time, from 6 p.m., to come to the streets with flags, images, and national symbols and claim public spaces as your own. Our goal is no longer merely to come to the streets; the goal is to prepare for seizing the centers of cities and holding them. To achieve this goal, move toward the more central parts of the cities from different routes as much as possible and connect separate crowds. At the same time, prepare now to stay in the streets and gather the necessary supplies. To the youth of Iran's Immortal Guard, and all armed and security forces who have joined the national cooperation platform, I say: Slow down and disrupt the repression machine even more so that on the appointed day, we can completely disable it. I too am preparing to return to the homeland so that at the time of our national revolution's victory, I can be beside you, the great nation of Iran. I believe that day is very near. Long live Iran! |
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Originally Posted By Elijah1: Would be funny if Israel just took them out inside Russia. Originally Posted By Elijah1: Originally Posted By JT_26:
Would be funny if Israel just took them out inside Russia. Taking them out if they are trying to flee is bad strategy. Let them flee safely. Taking them out at this stage tells them their safest path is fighting to stay in power. Give it a week, then take out those refusing to flee. The Spartans understood this. So did Napoleon. Never disrupt an enemy that is doing what you want. |
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Originally Posted By sabre_kc: My bottle is ready. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/55357/IMG_1370-3691640.jpg Are you going to share? |
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Originally Posted By amendment: Are you going to share? Originally Posted By amendment: Originally Posted By sabre_kc: My bottle is ready. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/55357/IMG_1370-3691640.jpg Are you going to share? I’ve been dry for years, but that’s one I’d have a small glass of. Just to say I’ve had it. Yum! |
“3:50 from post to lock, who's the champ? Me, mother fuckers” -Aimless
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Originally Posted By amendment: Are you going to share? If we ever meet I’ll open a bottle of this with you. Got this for my son’s wedding. It’s had one drink poured out of it, after my wife and I got home from the wedding reception. If the Mullahs fall tonight I’ll toast this with my wife and daughter. |
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BREAKING: IRGC NOW HUNTING STARLINK SIGNALS As Iran shuts down the national internet… the hunt for Starlink has begun. Unauthorized satellite internet is now officially classified as a threat to the state. Possession is treated as a security threat, not a tech violation. During blackouts, any live connection stands out. When fiber and mobile networks go dark, a Starlink WiFi signal becomes a homing beacon. When Starlink is activated during protests, they mark locations the state assumes are operational. Searches are escalating, checkpoints tightening, informants activated, hotspots are treated as hostile cells, and the cost is brutal. Media: Forbes
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