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Iran has declared all Elon Musk-affiliated businesses in the Middle East, including SpaceX’s Starlink ground stations, legitimate military targets.

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Middle East, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Oman

Who
Iran, Elon Musk, Donald Trump
What
Iran has declared all Elon Musk-affiliated businesses in the Middle East, including SpaceX’s Starlink ground stations, legitimate military targets.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:37:50 GMT · 1h 58m ago
Where
Middle East, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Oman ·
Why
The move comes amid accusations that Starlink supports US military drone operations, escalating tensions alongside recent strikes and warnings from the United States.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This declaration by Iran signifies a direct escalation of tensions in the Middle East, potentially endangering commercial infrastructure and personnel linked to Elon Musk's companies across the region. It also indicates a broader proxy confrontation with the US, citing alleged Starlink support for US military operations.

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