Parliamentary Moves to Halt Satellite Internet Licensing in Iraq

Urgent parliamentary demands have emerged calling on legislative, executive, and judicial authorities to halt the procedures for granting operating licenses to global satellite internet companies within Iraq, warning of potential repercussions on national security and the local economy. Official inquiries have been directed to the relevant telecommunications authorities, containing dozens of technical and legal observations and concerns regarding the licensing mechanism. Apprehensions were centered around security aspects that could expose users' data, communications, and movements to the satellite operating companies, thereby compromising national sovereignty. Economically, it was pointed out that the expected financial returns for the state would be minimal, while the entry of these companies could cause severe damage to local telecommunications firms and optic cable infrastructure projects.