Donald Trump has stated that he plans to speak with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, as authorities in the country implement an internet blackout amid nationwide anti-government protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said Musk would be well-suited to help restore connectivity in Iran, citing his experience operating large-scale satellite networks, as noted in a Reuters<\/a><\/em> report. \u201cHe’s very good at that kind of thing, he’s got a very good company,\u201d Trump said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iran has experienced a near-total internet shutdown for several days, severely limiting the flow of information as protests escalated into broader demonstrations against the country\u2019s rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starlink has previously been used in Iran during periods of unrest, allowing some users to access the global internet<\/a> despite government blocks. Neither Musk nor SpaceX immediately commented on Trump\u2019s remarks, but Musk has publicly supported efforts to provide Starlink access to Iranians during earlier periods of unrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n