Former PM admits Israel smuggled Starlinks to Iran during January riots
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- #Political Sabotage
- #Starlink Surveillance
- #Israel-Iran Tensions
- Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett admitted Israel smuggled Starlink receivers into Iran to coordinate riots and undermine the government.
- Bennett stated the plan involved tens of thousands of Starlink devices, but the current Israeli cabinet halted it, leaving infrastructure unprepared during protests.
- Starlink, operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX without an Iranian license, was active during U.S.-Israeli aggressions in 2025 and 2026, aiding drone attacks.
- U.S. forces reportedly used Starlink to direct drone strikes in Iran, resulting in civilian casualties, with equipment smuggled to weaken Iran's security.
- Bennett pledged ongoing efforts to destabilize Iran through economic sabotage and other non-military means if re-elected, aiming to overthrow the government.
- Protests in Iran began peacefully over currency issues but escalated into violence by militant groups linked to Israel and the U.S., leading to security interventions.