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Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran

Al Jazeera Tuesday 23 June 2026, 12:37 UTC 1 min read
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Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink devices into Iran during his 2021–22 tenure to aid anti-government protesters amid internet blackouts. Published On 23 Jun 2026

Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink devices into Iran during his 2021–22 tenure to aid anti-government protesters amid internet blackouts. Published On 23 Jun 2026
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