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Iran says Elon Musk’s Starlink now 'legitimate target', state media reports
April 1, 2026
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Iran says Elon Musk’s Starlink now 'legitimate target', state media reports Iran said Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system is now considered a “legitimate” target, according to state media. The Fars news agency published an infographic showing Starlink’s presence in countries including Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The report said the network’s infrastructure across the region could be targeted as tensions escalate.
Use of the service is restricted in Iran and can carry prison terms.
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