Starlink

A life and death market: Starlink smuggling to Iran surges

“Holders will be dealt with firmly,” said Iranian Brigadier-General Hossein Rahimi, head of the Economic Security Police.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).
Anti-Iranian regime protesters in Paris, France, hold banners, including of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi over a background with the Pahlavi royal crest, reading "FREE IRAN," January 18, 2026.

WATCH: Pahlavi announces six demands for int'l community, Iranian diaspora to support protesters

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlined six key demands to rally global support for Iranian activists and protesters, urging a coordinated international effort to weaken the regime.

|ByJAMES GENN
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary speaks at a press conference on his feud with Elon Musk over installing Musk's Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft, in Dublin, Ireland, January 21, 2026.

Ryanair’s O’Leary shrugs off Musk insults after rejecting Starlink

The feud erupted last week after Ryanair boss O'Leary ruled out using Musk's Starlink internet service on his fleet of more than 600 jets, prompting the US billionaire to call him an "utter idiot."

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Protesters hold placards during a rally in support of the Iranian people in Paris, France, on January 17, 2026.

As Iran employs 'absolute digital isolation,' Al Jazeera still broadcasts from Tehran - report

'The Jerusalem Post' was unable to verify additional foreign media outlets where reporters have successfully broadcast from within Iranian territory.

|BySHIR PERETS

Russian forces using Musk's Starlink in occupied areas, Ukraine says

The terminals were rushed in to help Ukraine after Russia's February 2022 invasion and have been vital to Kyiv's battlefield communications.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024ByREUTERS
Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Ukrainian flag in this illustration taken February 27, 2022.

Starlink service expected to be turned on in Gaza this week - Bloomberg

The satellite internet service also agreed not to grant access to humanitarian organizations inside Gaza without the approval of Israel’s defense establishment.

JANUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Starlink antenna is seen on the roof of the John F Kennedy School located in the village of Sotomo, outside the town of Cochamo, Los Lagos region, Chile, August 7, 2021

Elon Musk visits Israel, tours October 7 horror sites with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also due to meet Musk on Monday to discuss the security aspects of artificial intelligence and hold a live online discussion, Netanyahu's office said.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Elon Musk walks around the site of one of the many massacres committed by Hamas on October 7th.

Elon Musk to provide Starlink connectivity to aid orgs. in Gaza

The news comes in the wake of a report from NetBlocks that internet connectivity had largely collapsed in the Hamas-controlled enclave.

OCTOBER 28, 2023ByGADI ZAIG, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, looks on as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman

The Russian leader said Moscow planned to persevere with its own space program despite the failure of a mission to the Moon last month.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Elon Musk (right)