Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Elon Musk's SpaceX has activated free internet access via its Starlink satellite service for users in Iran, providing a crucial digital lifeline amid the country's ongoing crackdown on anti-government protests.

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According to Ahmad Ahmadian, executive director at the technology nonprofit Holistic Resilience, Starlink accounts in Iran that were previously inactive now have active connections, and their subscription fees have been waived as of Tuesday. The move comes as Iranian authorities continue to restrict internet access nationwide, making it difficult for protesters and ordinary citizens to communicate freely.

The development fol...