The Biden and Trump administrations have repeatedly asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to turn Starlink services on or off to advance U.S. foreign policy.

The Biden and Trump administrations have repeatedly asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to turn Starlink services on or off to advance U.S. foreign policy.

Under Biden, officials sought to block Hezbollah and the Houthis from using Starlink while expanding access in Ukraine and Iran.

Under Trump, officials have discussed operating Starlink in Iran following US-Israel strikes in 2025 and 2026 to support anti-government protesters.

The revelations follow recent restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield services that have disrupted military drone operations and raised concerns about US dependence on Musk and SpaceX.

Source: Reuters