Protests have been erupting in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. The security forces also used force to control the protesters, in which many people have died. The Iranian government banned the Internet due to the increasing demonstration of women regarding the hijab. Instagram and WhatsApp have been banned in the country. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he is activating satellite internet service Starlink in Iran.
Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that he is activating the satellite internet service Starlink amid the internet shutdown in Iran over an anti-hijab demonstration. Musk has given this information on the tweet of a senior US official. Responding to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s tweet, Musk said that he is activating Starlink in Iran.
The US government on Friday issued guidelines on expanding internet services for Iranians, despite US sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. According to Reuters, the US official told that there is no need to get a license for Starlink. It will be commercial, for which they will need to write to the Treasury.
The US Department of Defense later stated that any person who meets the criteria set forth in this general license may carry on its activities without requesting additional permission. However, Elon Musk could not be reached for comment on Starlink’s approval to operate in Iran.
Many protesters have died
Let us inform that so far many people have died in the action of the security forces on the protest against the killing of Mahsa Amini. The government has banned the Internet in Iran in view of the increasing protests. Social media platforms WhatsApp and Instagram have also been banned. On the other hand, many countries in the UN have condemned the use of force on the protesters. Protests are also taking place in New York City against the murder of Mahsa Amini. Hundreds of Iranians demonstrated in front of the United Nations Building.
Hijab burning, women cutting hair
According to a media report, women across the state are expressing happiness among the people by lighting their hijabs by lighting bonfires. At the same time, some women are expressing anger by cutting their long hair.
