Iran threatens Elon Musk’s companies in Middle East: Iranian state media
Iranian state media said Musk-linked holdings, including Starlink ground stations, could be hit as tensions rise after recent U.S. strikes.
- Iranian state outlet Fars reported Thursday that Tehran will target "all interests related to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia," specifically citing SpaceX's Starlink ground station.
- The United States launched several rounds of strikes against Iran over the past days, with CENTCOM forces targeting military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across the country.
- Following the attacks, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced the key waterway would be "closed until further notice," shutting down the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers and commercial vessels.
- During a Wednesday interview on Fox News, President Donald Trump claimed he dropped $250 million of bombs on Iran, stating he is "not frustrated" with Tehran but warned military operations could intensify.
- Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes Thursday as a "flagrant violation" of international law, while Reuters reported that efforts to negotiate an interim deal to end the war remain active despite the attacks.
43 Articles
43 Articles
Iran Threatens Attack on Elon Musk's Firms, Including Starlink and SpaceX, Flagging Them As 'Military Targets'
Iran has threatened to attack companies linked to Elon Musk, including Starlink and SpaceX, flagging them as potential military targets, according to Iranian state media, as the United States and Iran remain deadlocked with no official or final agreement to de-escalate the conflict. CNBC reported that these Musk-linked companies such as SpaceX and Starlink have become targets as part of Iran's retaliation against the US. Iran said that these com…
According to Iranian state media, Iran is considering the possibility of Elon Musk's assets in the Middle East being considered legitimate targets in the event of an escalation of tensions in the region. The Iranian Fars news agency reports that Tehran authorities have accused the United States and Israeli militaries of using the Starlink satellite service of Musk's SpaceX company, writes skynews. According to these reports, among the possible t…
Analyst Says Iran Targeting Elon Musk's SpaceX Is A 'Smart Move' - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson on Thursday said that the Iranian government’s adding Elon Musk-led SpaceX to its target list is a smart move for Tehran. Iran To Target SpaceX? In a post on X, Johnson said that Iran targeting SpaceX infrastructure was smart for Iranians because “the stock market melting higher is literally ALL US politicians care about.” data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: SpaceX IPO Sends Nasdaq Futu…
Tehran accuses billionaire of "military assistance" to the U.S. "Land Stations" of Starlink, subsidiary of SpaceX, in Qatar, Israel, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and Oman among alleged targets.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
