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Israel Envoy Ambushes Iranian Counterpart at UN with Starlink Offer, Prays for Regime Change
- •Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon offered a Starlink satellite internet device to Iranian diplomat Nasser Asadi at the UN General Assembly, suggesting it could help Iranians gain freedom.
- •Danon approached Asadi after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed a similar Starlink device during his UN speech, urging Asadi to take it to Tehran.
- •Danon stated, "We love the Iranian people, and we pray for regime change in Iran. The day will come."
- •Nasser Asadi did not respond to Danon, looking away and not engaging with the Israeli envoy.
- •Netanyahu had previously used the Starlink device in his address, claiming it would allow Iranians to access the internet despite restrictions and suggesting it be left for the Iranian delegation for those who "inevitably defect" to tell their stories.
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Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon approached Iranian representative Nasser Asadi and offered him a Starlink satellite internet device, telling him it could help Iranians gain their freedom. Asadi completely ignored the envoy, looked away, and did not engage with him.
During his address to the 81st UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held up a Starlink receiver and stated it would allow Iranians to access the internet despite government restrictions. He noted he would leave the device for the Iranian delegation so members who inevitably defect could use it to share their stories.
Nasser Asadi completely ignored the Israeli envoy, looked away, and refused to engage or take the device. Danny Danon later posted footage of the encounter online, noting that the Iranian representative did not want the Starlink.
