India, Jan. 12 -- Iran's government has reportedly activated a military grade 'kill-switch' to disrupt Starlink satellite internet amid widespread anti-government protests. The tactic comes as authorities imposed one of the most extreme internet blackouts in recent history, cutting off citizens from both local networks and global connectivity.

This unprecedented use of satellite jamming highlights how modern communication tools have become battlegrounds in political crises.

The term "kill switch" usually refers to an emergency mechanism that instantly stops or shuts down operations, often used in machinery or software to prevent harm. In the context of Iran's protests, the "kill switch" describes a digital tool the government is using t...