Iran Protests Norway's Inaction on Starlink Operations

• •Iran summoned Norway's ambassador over Starlink's unauthorized operations.
• •Norway is criticized for failing to act as the registering authority for Starlink.
• •Iran has seized hundreds of Starlink terminals amid security concerns.

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Norway's ambassador on October 5, 2026, to express dissatisfaction over Norway's failure to prevent unauthorized Starlink satellite operations in Iran. Mohammad Hassaninejad, the Iranian official, criticized Norway for not fulfilling its obligations as the registering administration for Starlink with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Iran claims that Starlink's operations compromise national security and territorial sovereignty, as the service is used by Iranians to bypass government internet restrictions. The Iranian government has seized hundreds of Starlink terminals and arrested users amid heightened concerns over unrest and espionage. Despite repeated requests for action, Norway has not taken effective measures against these unauthorized transmissions. The situation reflects Iran's ongoing struggle with internet censorship and the impact of international sanctions.