India, May 3 -- Since December 2025, the internet connectivity in Iran had been going on and off amid the protests that started over economic woes. It was restored partially, but as US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28, and triggered a region-wide war, the communication blockade plagues the Islamic Republic. Track live updates on Iran US war

However, a smuggling network is ensuring that Iran doesn't go off the communication radar by sending Starlink devices to Iran to bypass the internet shutdown, according to a BBC report.

Getting connected through Starlink becomes even more risky as the Iranian regime last year placed it under a ban.

The BBC report quoted an individual with the pseudonym Sahand who lives outsid...