Iran Reportedly Includes SpaceX And Starlink In Middle East Target List

Iran has reportedly placed companies owned by Elon Musk, including SpaceX and its satellite internet service Starlink, on a list of potential military targets in the Middle East, according to reports citing Iranian state-linked media. The development comes amid escalating regional tensions and renewed exchanges of threats involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Tehran believes that Starlink technology and other Musk-linked projects have been used to support US and Israeli military operations in the region. The report claims that Iran is reviewing “all interests connected to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk across West Asia,” including assets located in several countries such as Israel, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

The alleged list reportedly includes Starlink ground infrastructure and related satellite communication facilities, as well as investors and companies linked to SpaceX operations in the region. The report also mentions Abu Dhabi-based firms such as Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala, suggesting that broader commercial and technological networks may be under scrutiny as part of Iran’s expanded security assessment.

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Iranian state-linked sources further alleged that US military operations, with the support of Musk-associated technologies, have been involved in actions that Tehran considers hostile, including strikes on infrastructure. The reports claim that Iran reserves the right to target facilities linked to companies it believes are contributing to such operations. However, these allegations have not been independently verified.

The controversy comes against the backdrop of growing scrutiny over the military applications of satellite-based communication systems. Starlink, operated by SpaceX, provides global internet connectivity and has been widely used in civilian contexts, including in conflict zones. Its defence-adjacent counterpart, Starshield, is designed for secure government and military communications and has been linked to contracts with the United States Department of Defense.

Analysts note that satellite networks have become increasingly important in modern warfare, offering secure communications and battlefield coordination capabilities. Iran has previously accused major US technology companies of indirectly supporting American military operations, extending similar criticisms to firms such as Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Google.

The latest report emerges amid heightened regional tensions, with ongoing geopolitical friction between Iran, Israel and the United States. While the claims have intensified rhetoric in the region, no official confirmation has been provided by SpaceX or US authorities regarding the specific allegations cited in Iranian media reports.

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