Iranian state media reported Thursday that Tehran will designate all of Elon Musk's business operations in the Middle East as military targets in retaliation for U.S. military actions.
The threat, published by the Fars news agency, explicitly names regional Starlink ground stations and other Musk-linked infrastructure as potential targets.
The announcement arrives at a critical juncture for Musk's ventures.
SpaceX is scheduled to begin its highly anticipated initial public offering on the Nasdaq this Friday, a milestone that market observers view as a referendum on the company's valuation and growth trajectory.
Simultaneously, the U.S. and Iran are locked in a sharp diplomatic standoff, with President Donald Trump declaring on Wednesday that American forces would bomb Iran "today."
The threat introduces a direct operational risk to Starlink's regional rollout.
Ground stations are essential for providing satellite internet services in areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure.