- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- 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.
1 report, 1 independent
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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Part of
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.
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.
- Russia is conducting a campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, specifically targeting telecommunications services.
- Starlink provided critical connectivity during the war, helping cut off Russian forces and strengthening US-Ukrainian strategic ties.
- Russia is developing a network called Rassvet to compete with Starlink's broadband services, bolstering national sovereignty and drone warfare capabilities.
- Amid the ongoing invasion, there is a push to create a domestic competitor to Starlink, leveraging reconnaissance capabilities with entities like ICEYE and PGZ.