Araverus Team|Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Araverus Team
Feb 12, 2026 · 4:03 PM
Covert Operation · Iran Protests · Starlink Terminals · Trump Administration
The Trump administration covertly sent thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran to support dissidents after a crackdown on protests and internet access restrictions.
The limits have hobbled Russia’s use of drone-mounted terminals that had begun to ravage Ukrainian supply lines.
President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.
Tehran’s crackdown on protests and the threats of new U.S. strikes are weighing on the currency and stifling economic activity.
The Trump administration, which has cut off flows of oil, can target money transfers, goods and flights off the island.
