HRANA – Tehran’s Police Commander announced the arrest of two citizens in the western and northern parts of the city on charges described as “sending information and collaborating with anti-state networks.” During the operation, their Starlink satellite internet equipment was also confiscated.

According to Fars News Agency, two citizens were arrested in Tehran. Regarding the arrests, Tehran’s Police Commander claimed: “These individuals, under the cover of media activity, were collecting and transmitting classified information related to the country’s vital, sensitive military and intelligence centers to networks opposed to the regime.”

According to the police commander, the citizens’ communication channel with contacts outside the country was established through satellite internet and Starlink equipment, which was seized at the time of their arrest.

The report did not provide further details, including the date of arrest, the identities of the detainees, or their place of detention.

In recent months, amid the continuation of widespread internet restrictions in Iran, security agencies have increasingly linked the use of Starlink satellite internet to security-related accusations. In this context, reports have emerged from various parts of the country regarding arrests and judicial actions against users of such equipment.