Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says

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A former Israeli prime minister revealed that Israel smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to support anti-government protesters. However, the current Israeli government reportedly did not pursue these plans further.

By Alexander Cornwell and Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, June 23 (Reuters) - A former Israeli prime minister acknowledged on Tuesday that Israel had smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, though he said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government failed to follow through on the plans.