Iran has reportedly declared that infrastructure linked to Elon Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Starlink, could be viewed as legitimate military targets across West Asia. The statement was reported by Iran’s state-affiliated Fars News Agency on June 11.
According to the report, Iranian officials believe Starlink technology has played a role in supporting U.S. military operations in the region. The allegations include claims that the satellite network has been used for communications, drone operations, surveillance activities, and other military-related purposes.
Fars News stated that Tehran’s decision is based on what it describes as the growing military use of technologies associated with Elon Musk’s businesses by both the United States and Israel. Iranian sources cited in the report argued that these systems have contributed to military actions that Iran considers hostile.
The report also referenced Starshield, a SpaceX program designed for government and defense applications. Iranian officials claim that projects involving secure communications, satellite-based observation, and encrypted data transmission have strengthened military capabilities used against Iran and its interests.
According to Fars, Iran reserves the right to respond to what it views as military infrastructure connected to Musk-led companies operating in the region. The report suggested that facilities and partnerships associated with Starlink could come under increased scrutiny. It also mentioned infrastructure located in several Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, as part of its broader concerns.
The developments emerged amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Around the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a message indicating that the United States could take strong military action against Iran. He also referenced the possibility of targeting key Iranian oil-export facilities, including Kharg Island.
However, Trump later appeared to soften his stance, suggesting that a potential agreement between the two sides had been reached. Iranian officials rejected those claims, stating that no such arrangement or framework had been finalized.
The latest exchange adds to ongoing uncertainty in the region as geopolitical tensions continue to influence both diplomatic relations and global markets.
Meanwhile, investor attention is also focused on SpaceX, whose shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas on June 12, 2026, under the ticker symbol “SPCX.”
