Iran Targets Elon Musk's Middle East Companies Including Starlink

Iran will consider all of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East as military targets, Iranian state media outlet Fars reported Thursday. The declaration specifically includes SpaceX's Starlink internet service and a regional ground station, according to a translated Fars Telegram post stating Iran is targeting all interests related to economic holdings managed by Musk in West Asia. Iran framed the threat as retaliation against the United States amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Trump Warns of Imminent U.S. Attack on Iran

President Donald Trump stated on his social media account that the U.S. will attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT." Trump wrote in the same message that the U.S. will soon seize control of Kharg Island, Iran's central oil-export hub, along with other oil infrastructure points.

FAQ

What did Iran threaten regarding Elon Musk's companies?

Iranian state media Fars reported Thursday that Iran will consider all of Musk's companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink internet service and a regional ground station, as military targets. Iran described this as retaliation against the United States.

What did President Trump say about Iran?

Trump warned on his social media account that the U.S. will attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and stated the U.S. will soon seize control of Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points.