Iran calls Musk-linked Middle East assets military targets

Iran has declared that all business interests linked to entrepreneur Elon Musk in the Middle East, including the Starlink satellite internet service, are now considered legitimate military targets. The threat, reported by Iranian state media on Thursday, June 11, 2026, marks a significant expansion of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States beyond traditional military engagements.

The warning specifically names Musk-managed holdings in West Asia, including Arab countries and Israel, stating they have been added to an initial target list. An informed source cited in the reports asserted that Iran reserves the right to attack all related facilities in the region. The threat appears heavily focused on SpaceX's Starlink network, which has been used inside Iran to circumvent government-imposed internet blackouts during periods of internal unrest. Tehran has banned Starlink terminals, with penalties of up to two years in prison for their use.

This development comes amid a sharp escalation in direct hostilities. The latest round of fighting began after a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 8. U.S. forces subsequently...