[91953] Iraq grants official permit for Starlink satellite internet activity

Iraq opens the market to Starlink satellite internet

The Iraqi government has granted official approval to the satellite company 'Starlink' (SpaceX) to operate within the country. According to reports in آخرین خبر and اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, the move is intended to improve the country's digital infrastructure, with an emphasis on remote areas where there is no access to traditional communication networks or fiber optics.

The approval comes after a period of uncertainty and enforcement actions against the illegal use of the company's equipment. As reported in فناوری فوری, until about two weeks ago, Iraqi law enforcement authorities were struggling against unauthorized users of Starlink, but now the policy has changed following official discussions, including a meeting between an American government representative and the Prime Minister of Iraq.

Sources identified with security agencies, such as سپاه ایران, emphasize that the approval was granted only after 'SpaceX surrendered to the rules of the Iraqi government' and agreed to operate within the framework of the 'technological and informational sovereignty of the country'. On the other hand, channels such as هات نیوز presented a more reserved position, noting cynically that the use of Starlink in certain countries is still perceived as an action that could lead to severe punishment.

Overall, it seems that the move marks a new stage in Iraq's digital development, with the government viewing it as an "important step for the development of digital infrastructure" and expanding access to high-speed internet for its citizens.