Overview
- Trump told reporters he would call Elon Musk to discuss ways to restore internet access in Iran.
- He praised SpaceX as a strong candidate for assistance after being asked whether Starlink could be used.
- Iran has faced a sweeping connectivity shutdown since January 8, with phone service and international calls severely restricted.
- Starlink was previously used to support connections during Iran's 2022 protests, though experts reported jamming at the time.
- Reuters has reported that the latest protests stem from soaring prices, with rights monitors citing hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests, and Trump offered no timeline or technical details.