US Asked Musk to Control Starlink in Ukraine, Middle East
The Biden and Trump administrations requested Elon Musk's SpaceX to switch Starlink internet service on or off in countries like Ukraine, Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon over several years. These requests aimed to support US foreign policy by expanding access for allies and protesters while restricting adversaries. The Biden administration asked to disable Starlink for Iran-backed groups in Yemen and Lebanon and activate it in Ukraine during Russia's invasion. Trump also sought Starlink access in Iran after US-Israeli strikes.
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