Elon Musk Delivers Starlink to Iran, Sparks Tensions


Elon Musk Delivers Starlink to Iran, Sparks Tensions

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Elon Musk Delivers Starlink to Iran, Sparks Tensions

SpaceX sent many Starlink tools to Iran. They sent two thousand of these tools in total. Some were dropped by air in Isfahan province, using parachutes.

Elon Musk said Starlink helps free internet. He wrote this on the social media platform, X. He confirmed that he gave 2000 tools to them.

Iran said Musk broke their rules, calling it aggression. They said it was a technology problem. Now, Iranian police are trying to take back the tools to study them.

Experts from Russia think these companies are doing political things. These tech companies are American. Their actions affect what happens inside other countries.

A Russian analyst said digital tools are being used to push ideas. He said they affect countries' own business. He said that Musk may visit Moscow to talk, so this does not happen over Russia.


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How many Starlink tools did SpaceX send to Iran?

SpaceX sent a total of two thousand Starlink tools to Iran.

What did Elon Musk say about Starlink?

Elon Musk said that Starlink helps provide free internet.

What is Iran's response to Musk's actions?

Iran said Musk broke their rules and called it aggression.


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