Iran threatens to target Elon Musk's companies, including Starlink, in Middle East as retaliation against U.S.
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Kevin Breuninger
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Summary
Iranian state media outlet Fars has reported that Iran will treat all of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink internet service, as military targets in retaliation against the U.S. The threat specifically mentions a regional Starlink ground station and cites Starlink's role in supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, including aerial drones and unmanned surveillance vessels.
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Iran is targeting 'all interests related to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia,' including a regional Starlink ground station
Starlink has played a key role in U.S. military operations against Iran, supporting high-tech ordnance ranging from aerial attack drones to unmanned surveillance and strike vessels.
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