Iran has reportedly broadened its list of potential military targets to include business interests linked to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk across the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.
According to reports carried by Iranian state-affiliated media, authorities have warned that assets connected to Musk’s companies including SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network and the social media platform X could be considered legitimate targets if hostilities intensify.
Iranian officials have accused Musk-controlled enterprises of facilitating advanced US and Israeli military operations, alleging that technologies associated with these companies have supported surveillance, communications, and unmanned military systems. The reports stated that Tehran reserves the right to act against facilities linked to Musk’s business holdings in the region.
The warning came shortly after remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump regarding possible military action against Iran and the strategic importance of Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil-export terminal.
Tech Giants Also Under Scrutiny
The latest threat is part of a broader strategy reportedly adopted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which has increasingly focused on technology and artificial intelligence companies alongside traditional military targets.
Reports indicate that more than 18 major American firms have been identified by Iranian authorities, including: Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Boeing, Tesla
Concerns Over Regional Infrastructure
The report also referenced previous incidents involving data centers operated by Amazon Web Services in the Gulf region. According to the claims, drone attacks allegedly linked to Iran caused damage to facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, resulting in service disruptions and infrastructure losses.
While the claims and threats have not been independently verified, the developments underscore growing concerns that geopolitical conflicts are increasingly extending into the technology and digital infrastructure sectors, placing global tech companies at the center of international security tensions.
