Key facts
- Iran has threatened to target Elon Musk's SpaceX and Starlink facilities in the Middle East.
- Tehran alleges that US and Israeli forces have utilized Musk's companies for intelligence and military operations against Iran.
- Iran believes US technology, aided by Musk's companies, has been used to attack Iranian interests.
- The threat includes any of Musk's services or offices in the Middle East and Israeli-occupied territories.
- US President Donald Trump indicated proximity to a peace deal with Iran.
- Trump also condemned Israeli attacks on Beirut, urging de-escalation.
Iran has issued threats against Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX and Starlink, targeting their facilities in the Middle East. Tehran claims that these services have been instrumental in US and Israeli intelligence and military operations against Iran, including the use of advanced drone and unmanned maritime strike technologies. Iranian authorities believe the US has violated the rules of war by employing Musk's technology to attack the Islamic Republic.