Iran Summons Norwegian Ambassador Over Starlink Service

Iran has escalated its objections to Starlink, summoning Norway’s ambassador to demand an end to the satellite network’s unlicensed service within Iranian territory.

The protest was directed at Norway because it serves as the network’s “notifying administration” at the International Telecommunication Union. That role is the basis for Tehran’s decision to raise the issue with Norwegian diplomatic representatives.

Iran is pressing for the service to be halted, arguing that it operates inside the country without authorization. Its demand centers on the provision of satellite connectivity without domestic approval.

Tehran has also warned that Starlink could be treated as a military target, adding a security dimension to its regulatory complaint. The warning marks an escalation in Iran’s stance but does not establish that any military action has been taken.

The dispute places the network’s international telecommunications arrangements alongside Iran’s demands for control over services operating within its borders. No outcome from the summons or response to the demand was provided.