Authorities in Iran have intensified efforts to identify and track Starlink users amid growing concerns over protest content circulating on social media. The crackdown reflects broader tensions between restrictive internet policies and decentralized connectivity solutions. As traditional censorship mechanisms face challenges from satellite-based networks, this incident highlights the critical role of uncensored communication infrastructure in regions with limited digital freedoms—a key debate point for Web3 advocates pushing for truly permissionless access to information.