"Donald Trump has stated that he plans to speak with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, as authorities in the country implement an internet blackout amid nationwide anti-government protests. Trump points to Starlink Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said Musk would be well-suited to help restore connectivity in Iran, citing his experience operating large-scale satellite networks, as noted in a Reuters report. "He's very good at that kind of thing, he's got a very good company," Trump said."
"Iran has experienced a near-total internet shutdown for several days, severely limiting the flow of information as protests escalated into broader demonstrations against the country's rulers. Starlink has previously been used in Iran during periods of unrest, allowing some users to access the global internet despite government blocks. Neither Musk nor SpaceX immediately commented on Trump's remarks, but Musk has publicly supported efforts to provide Starlink access to Iranians during earlier periods of unrest."
Donald Trump intends to speak with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran amid a government-imposed blackout during nationwide anti-government protests. Trump cited Musk's experience operating large-scale satellite networks and suggested Starlink could help restore connectivity. Iran has faced a near-total internet shutdown for several days, severely limiting information flow as protests expanded. Starlink has been used previously in Iran to bypass government blocks and some users accessed the global internet during unrest. Neither Musk nor SpaceX immediately commented on the outreach, and the move reflects renewed Trump-Musk ties and geopolitical sensitivity.
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