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flag In 2022, the Trump administration secretly sent Starlink terminals to Iran to help protesters bypass internet blackouts, according to U.S. officials.

flag In 2022, the Trump administration secretly delivered thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran during widespread anti-government protests, according to U.S. officials and reports. flag The move, which redirected funds from existing internet freedom programs, aimed to help Iranians bypass government-imposed internet blackouts. flag The terminals, provided by SpaceX, enabled activists and citizens to communicate despite state censorship. flag The operation coincided with public encouragement of protesters by President Trump on Truth Social and increased U.S. military presence in the region. flag While the U.S. denies involvement in inciting unrest, the effort reflects a significant escalation in using commercial satellite technology for geopolitical influence, amid ongoing nuclear negotiations and regional tensions.

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