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Trump says he will speak with Musk about restoring internet in Iran.
Summary
President Trump said he plans to speak with Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have cut service amid anti-government protests. Musk and SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 11 that he plans to speak with Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran. Iranian authorities have cut internet service amid ongoing anti-government protests. Trump mentioned Musk's company in response to questions about whether he would engage with SpaceX, which offers the Starlink satellite internet service that has been used in Iran.
Key facts:
- President Trump said he intends to speak with Elon Musk about restoring internet service in Iran.
- Iranian authorities have blacked out internet access amid ongoing protests.
- SpaceX's Starlink satellite service has been used in Iran, as reported.
- Musk and SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Summary:
The statement signals the U.S. president plans to raise the issue of Iran's internet outage with Elon Musk, referencing satellite internet services. The next step is the planned conversation; further details and any responses from Musk or SpaceX were not reported.
