AhlulBayt News Agency: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands stated that the United States’ “double standards” have been exposed after the CIA released a Persian‑language video instructing Iranians on how to contact the agency.
In a post on X, the embassy wrote that the CIA’s move is no longer diplomacy but “blatant interference,” adding that if such an act were carried out by another country, Washington would react with outrage.
The CIA video, published on Tuesday, provides Iranians with instructions on how to securely communicate with the agency, including the use of VPNs, disposable devices, private browsers, and deleting digital traces.
In a separate incident of Western interference, Iranian airport authorities discovered Starlink satellite equipment in the luggage of a European diplomat attempting to enter the country.
A Dutch diplomat abandoned a suitcase at Imam Khomeini International Airport after refusing to submit it for security screening, claiming diplomatic immunity. Iranian customs then initiated legal procedures to inspect and seal the suspicious luggage.
The diplomat left Iran abruptly without following up on the suitcase. Days later, another diplomat returned to pursue the matter, prompting an official inspection in the presence of customs and Foreign Ministry officials.
The search uncovered three Starlink modems and seven satellite phones hidden inside the luggage. The equipment was confiscated, and the second diplomat was denied entry.
The Dutch Foreign Ministry later summoned Iran’s ambassador in protest over the confiscation. Iranian media identified the first diplomat as Andre Van Feichen, described as a security and defense expert with past links to the United States, according to WikiLeaks documents.
The report comes as the United States increases its threats against Iran following foreign‑backed unrest in early January, which left thousands dead, including civilians and security forces.
During the unrest, Iranian authorities seized dozens of Starlink devices used by individuals leading anti‑government activities. Reports at the time indicated that Iran deployed military‑grade GPS jamming systems to disable Starlink connectivity introduced as part of a US‑supported effort during an internet shutdown.
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