# Iran tensions over Starlink satellite internet use > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-tensions-over-starlink-satellite-internet-use > Updated: 2026-10-05T15:00:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Iranian government has taken multiple steps to address the use of Starlink satellite internet services within its borders. Officials from the National Cyber Space Center reported that authorities successfully disabled Starlink terminals during internet blackouts that occurred during the January protests. Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, head of the center, stated that Iran possesses the tools to counter such services and asserted that satellite infrastructure used for warfare could be considered a “legitimate military target.” In a diplomatic development, Iran summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Tehran to issue an official protest regarding the unauthorized operation of the service. Mohammad Hassannejad Pirkoohi, a director general at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed concerns that the United States and Israel are exploiting the SpaceX-owned network to advance “interfering agendas” against Iran. Tehran has accused Norway of failing to meet its legal obligations as a registering state with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to prevent unauthorized Starlink transmissions that the Iranian government views as threats to its national security and sovereignty. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Iran claims successful disruption of Starlink terminals Iran's National Cyber Space Center claims authorities successfully disabled Starlink terminals during the January protests to restrict internet access and information flow. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-claims-successful-disruption-of-starlink-terminals ### 2026-10-05: Iran protests to Norway over unauthorized Starlink use Iran has formally protested to Norway over the unauthorized use of Starlink satellite internet within its borders, accusing the US and Israel of using the service to interfere in Iranian affairs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-protests-to-norway-over-unauthorized-starlink-use --- Cite as: Iran tensions over Starlink satellite internet use. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iran-tensions-over-starlink-satellite-internet-use