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US Asked Elon Musk to Control Starlink Access in Conflict Zones
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U.S. administrations have asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to manage Starlink access in conflict zones, Reuters reported. The Biden administration requested the disconnection of terminals used by Hezbollah and the Houthis, while both Trump and Biden administrations sought to expand access in Iran and Ukraine. Some terminals used by Iran-backed groups were reportedly disconnected.
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- US administrations have asked SpaceX to control Starlink access in global conflict zones.
- The Biden administration sought to disconnect Starlink terminals used by Hezbollah and Houthis.
- Both Trump and Biden administrations worked to expand Starlink access in Iran and Ukraine.
- Some terminals used by Iran-backed groups were disconnected following US requests.
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