Iran Identifies Elon Musk's Firms as Military Targets

WHO:

Forbes - Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX.

CNBC - Iranian state media outlet Fars, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, President Donald Trump.

WHAT:

Forbes - Iran's military has identified Elon Musk's companies, including Starlink and X, as military targets.

CNBC - Iran will treat all of Musk's companies in the Middle East as military targets in retaliation against the U.S.

Forbes - An unnamed source claimed the U.S. military used Musk-linked companies to carry out war crimes, including attacks on water infrastructure in southern Iran.

CNBC - Trump stated that the U.S. dropped $250 million worth of bombs on Iran.

WHERE:

Forbes - Locations include Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Israel.

CNBC - Kharg Island, Iran's central oil-export hub, and the Strait of Hormuz.

WHEN:

Forbes - The report was made on a Thursday.

CNBC - Trump warned of U.S. attacks on Iran on a Thursday, following a series of strikes in recent days.

WHY:

Forbes - Iran justifies targeting Musk's assets due to alleged cooperation with the U.S. government and the use of Musk's infrastructure by the U.S. and Israeli military.

CNBC - Iran asserts that the U.S. has committed war crimes against it with the support of Musk-related companies.

HOW:

Forbes - The Islamic Republic reserves the right to strike all Musk-affiliated facilities in the region.

CNBC - Trump indicated that the U.S. will soon seize control of Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:29 UTC)

Iran's military has officially designated Elon Musk's companies, including Starlink and X, as military targets in retaliation against the U.S., claiming they have been used to support American military actions. President Trump has stated that the U.S. dropped $250 million worth of bombs on Iran and warned of impending attacks, while Iran justifies its stance by alleging that Musk's assets have cooperated with U.S. forces in committing war crimes. The Islamic Republic has asserted its right to strike all Musk-affiliated facilities in the region, with a particular focus on strategic locations like Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz.