Iran Threatens Musk's Middle East Businesses, Starlink as Military Targets as Trump Vows Attack Tonight
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 11
Iran Threatens Musk's Middle East Businesses, Starlink as Military Targets as Trump Vows Attack Tonight
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 11
Summary
Iran said it will treat Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East as military targets, with state outlet Fars naming SpaceX's Starlink service and a regional ground station.
The threat was framed as retaliation against the U.S. after Donald Trump posted that Washington would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT."
Trump also said the U.S. would soon seize Kharg Island—Iran's main oil-export hub—and other oil infrastructure points, sharply escalating the confrontation.
SpaceX did not immediately comment, and the warning broadens the standoff beyond state assets to private U.S.-linked business interests in the region.