U.S. Government Requests SpaceX to Manage Starlink Access in Middle East
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U.S. Government, Elon Musk (SpaceX)
Middle East, Iran
October 2026
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The U.S. government has requested SpaceX to toggle Starlink access in Middle Eastern countries. The goal is to disrupt communications by Iran-backed militias while expanding internet access in Iran.
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