Iran's government has reportedly activated a "kill switch" to jam Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, disrupting over 80% of its traffic amid ongoing protests. This move follows a near-total internet blackout imposed by the regime, which has been met with a violent crackdown resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests. Experts suggest the jamming technology may involve Russian or Chinese assistance, as protesters previously relied on Starlink to circumvent state-controlled networks. The protests, now in their third week, are driven by economic hardship and political repression.