Iraq has formally signed Starlink’s operating licence 🇮🇶 On July 17, Baligh Abu Kallal, Executive President of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, signed the official licence during a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was present at the signing The licence formally authorizes Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Iraq under the country’s legal and regulatory framework This could significantly expand connectivity across the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas where fibre, cable and mobile infrastructure remains limited or difficult to deploy and never existed Starlink can provide a new connectivity option for: • Rural communities • Homes and businesses • Government operations • Emergency response • Locations needing a reliable backup connection Starlink’s entry into Iraq is now moving from regulatory approval toward deployment