After U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted that the country has taken steps 'to improve internet freedom and the free flow of information to Iranians, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated on Friday that he will turn on the company's satellite internet service, Starlink.

Amid protests across Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in custody, the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance on Friday expanding internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions on the country.

During a press briefing, a Treasury representative stated: 'Our understanding of Starlink is that what they give would be commercial grade and would be hardware that's not covered by the general license; so that would be something they would need to write into Treasury for.'

Starlink's authorization to operate in Iran could not be confirmed, and Musk was not available for comment.

The death of Mahsa Amini last week in police custody after being detained by the morality police for 'unsuitable attire' has sparked protests among Iranians. Mahsa Amini was the subject of the arrest. 

The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department added that OFAC 'would welcome it and prioritize it' if SpaceX found that an activity directed at Iranians needs a specific license.

Earlier this week, it was reported that lawmakers, led by Reps. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey and Claudia Tenney of New York, encouraged the Treasury Department to give its blessing if SpaceX requested a licence to offer its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Iran.

After Musk tweeted on Monday that SpaceX would seek to have the country's restrictions lifted, a letter signed by both parties was published.

Starlink has already been used by SpaceX in emergency situations, including as the Ukraine following a Russian invasion and the Tonga islands in the South Pacific following a volcano eruption.