Overview
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told lawmakers Paris is exploring options that include sending Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran.
- Reuters reports a near-total shutdown of internet services in Iran during a deadly crackdown on protests reported to have killed thousands.
- Some users inside Iran have connected to Elon Musk’s Starlink, according to local sources, though access appears limited.
- NetBlocks’ Alp Toker said Starlink connectivity in Iran has been reduced, indicating constrained satellite access overall.
- Eutelsat, backed by France and the UK and operating the only other LEO constellation besides Starlink, did not respond to requests for comment.