DID Press: An informed Iranian source has claimed that Tehran is reviewing whether interests and infrastructure linked to companies controlled by Elon Musk should be included in what it described as a potential response target list, citing allegations regarding the use of satellite and defense-related systems in military operations against Iranian infrastructure.
Speaking to Iranian outlet Fars, the source said interests and infrastructure associated with Musk-led holdings across West Asia are being assessed following claims that U.S. and Israeli military operations relied on systems linked to Starlink and defense-related projects associated with SpaceX, including the Starshield program.
According to the source, the review includes infrastructure and business interests that Iranian officials believe may be connected to regional communications and satellite networks. The source alleged that such systems had supported military capabilities and asserted that Iran reserves what it described as the right to respond under its interpretation of national defense.
The source further claimed that regional facilities and investment links connected to SpaceX-related interests were being examined in this context. No independent evidence supporting the allegations was provided in the report.
No immediate public response from SpaceX, Starlink, or Elon Musk regarding the claims was cited.