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Israeli envoy offers Starlink to Iran at UN; diplomat declines

Danny Danon handed Netanyahu's device to Iranian representatives, citing internet freedom, but was ignored.

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What to know

  • Israeli Ambassador Danon offered an Iranian UN official the Starlink terminal Netanyahu had showcased, framing it as an internet freedom tool amid Iran's recent 88-day blackout.
  • The Iranian diplomat declined to engage, ignoring Danon and walking away from the exchange.
  • Danon posted video of the incident on X, drawing criticism for what some viewed as diplomatic harassment.
  • The gesture underscored Israel's rhetorical focus on supporting Iranian people against their government, amid elevated Israeli-Iranian military tensions.

“We love the Iranian people and we pray for the regime change there.”

Danny Danon, Israeli UN Ambassador · Jerusalem Post ↗

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Israeli envoy offers Starlink to Iran at UN; diplomat declines
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  1. background

    Danon posts video of exchange on X — Danon shared the video of the encounter on his X handle with the caption 'The Iranian representative didn't want the starlink :('

  2. 3

    Danon approaches Iran delegation with Starlink device

    Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon approached Iranian representative Nasser Asadi and offered him the Starlink terminal Netanyahu had used, saying it could help the Iranian people gain freedom. Danon also stated, 'We love the Iranian people, and we pray for the regime change there.' The Iranian diplomat ignored him and looked away without responding.

    “I thought it appropriate to give you the Starlink. It can be very useful for you to allow the Iranian people to get their freedom after what you did to them.”
    — Danny Danon

    1. 1 outlet first by Jerusalem Post, 3d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Iranian representative ignores Israeli envoy offering Starlink device at UNGA

      first by Middle East Eye, 4d ago

  3. 2

    Netanyahu showcases Starlink in UNGA speech

    At the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted Starlink as a tool that could help Iranians circumvent internet restrictions imposed by their government.

    “The Iranian representative didn't want the starlink :(…”
    — Danny Danon, Israeli UN Ambassador · source
    1. 1 outlet Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon offers Starlink to Iran envoy amid UNGA session | Watch

      first by Hindustan Times, 3d ago

  4. 1

    Online backlash over diplomatic incident

    The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many condemning the act as diplomatic harassment and questioning whether it violated standard UN protocols.