Friday, 24 March, 2023

US Treasury May Make Room for Satellite Exports to Iran, Despite Sanctions

<p>Amidst the sanctions against Iran, a new ray of hope for the Iranian people comes as US Treasury Department hints at the possibility that satellites may be shipped to the nation despite the aforementioned sanctions. This may provide SpaceX to incorporate the region of Iran in Starlink which aims to connect all parts of the world to the Internet, including remote locations. Currently, the OFAC provides a license that makes shipping some hardware into Iran possible.</p>