Iranian state media reports that Iran designates “all” of Elon Musk’s business interests in the Middle East as military targets as part of its retaliation against the United States. Multiple outlets cite Iranian reporting that the scope includes Musk-related companies operating in the region, with SpaceX specifically mentioned by some accounts. CNBC and Breitbart both describe the designation as applying to Musk’s Middle East operations more broadly, while NDTV adds further detail by referencing targets tied to “economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia.” NDTV also reports that the designation includes a Starlink ground station in the region, according to Fars news agency.
The reports frame the action as retaliation related to the broader Iran–U.S. dispute, but they do not provide additional operational details, timelines, or confirmation from Musk’s companies in the articles provided. The reporting is attributed to Iranian state-linked sources, and the designation’s practical implications are not described beyond the stated military-target classification.
