Afghanistan, Jan. 12 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss restoring internet access in Iran with Elon Musk, as authorities maintain a blackout during protests.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with billionaire Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed a blackout amid widespread anti-government protests, Reuters reported on January 12, 2026.
Trump told reporters that Musk "is very good at that kind of thing" and praised his company, SpaceX, which provides the Starlink satellite internet service that has previously been used in Iran.
Musk and SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The blackout, in effect since Thursday, has severely restricted...