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外媒:伊朗立法禁止使用“星链”互联网服务,违者可能面临监禁或鞭刑
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-06-30 11:10

Group 1 - Iran's Islamic Parliament has passed a new law criminalizing the unauthorized use of electronic communication tools, including SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, with penalties including fines, flogging, or up to two years in prison [1][3] - The law consists of nine articles that impose severe penalties for actions deemed threats to national security, including cooperation with hostile nations, which could lead to the death penalty under Iranian law [3] - Concerns have been raised regarding the affordability of Starlink services for most Iranian households, and there are fears that the service could be exploited by Israeli spies to communicate with Tel Aviv [3][4] Group 2 - The introduction of this law follows recent conflicts between Israel and Iran, reflecting Iran's increasing anxiety over foreign influence and information control [3] - During the Israel-Iran conflict, a request was made for Elon Musk to provide Starlink services in Iran for free, highlighting the geopolitical tensions surrounding digital infrastructure [4] - Iran's cybersecurity command has reported ongoing measures to prevent enemy exploitation of its digital infrastructure amid fears of large-scale cyber warfare [4]