This is John Batson, a conversation with Brandon Weikert of national interest, his book, Shadow Wars,

about the Islamic Republic of Iran. And here, Brandon comments on what the turmoil in Iran means

for its ability to produce weapons that fall into the hands of its allies. That would be Russia,

China, North Korea, those fighting in Ukraine.

And what about Starlink?

Brendan comments on the reports that we have that Starlink is down in Iran.

How is that happening?

Who's doing it?

And are China and Russia involved?

Here's Brendan to mention. Much more to learn later tonight.

I think it is a, however temporary, it is a setback. It is going to disrupt those Shah had drone

production capabilities. Now, it's important to note, though, a lot of the, so like the drones that Russia relies on from Iran have been licensed to Moscow.

So in many cases, there might be a slight disruption, but the Russians have already begun domestic production over a year ago of the Shah had drones within Russia in the Far East. So it might disrupt it a bit,

but I don't know if it's going to shut it down. The Iranians, I think it's important to note also.

I think the Russians and Chinese, as much as we tested our new weapons systems in Venezuela

with those sonic weapons, for instance, I think the Russians and Chinese are testing their anti-StarLink capabilities through Iran.

That is the real reason why Starlink is down.