- Strait of Hormuz attacks amid US-Iran military escalation
- The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.
- Monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Kentik tracked internet connectivity and measured traffic levels during the internet shutdowns that began in Iran following the outbreak of war on May 28, 2026.
Citizens are using satellite internet (Starlink) to bypass government internet controls during conflict.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
Citizens are using satellite internet (Starlink) to bypass government internet controls during conflict.
Who's involved
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Monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Kentik tracked internet connectivity and measured traffic levels during the internet shutdowns that began in Iran following the outbreak of war on May 28, 2026.Also in this story
- NetBlocks monitors connectivity issues in Iran, noting that residents of Tehran are facing high gigabyte prices due to the situation.
- NetBlocks monitors internet access status while officials warn about security risks of internet use in Iran.
- Iranian authorities restricted access to Instagram on May 27, 2026.
Within Strait of Hormuz attacks amid US-Iran military escalation
The entities involved
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
Related events
- Attack targeted Starlink to disrupt service in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Starlink provided connectivity during the Ukraine war, announced plans to launch services in India, and academic research was published on defense issues.
- Starlink was used to maintain internet access during protests, and Israel allegedly acquired and used technology from SpaceX, including smuggling receivers into Iran.
- Iran has banned the use of Starlink services citing national security concerns.