Trump Says He Will Speak to Musk About Restoring Internet Access in Iran​

An internet blackout is in force in Iran amid protests across the country.
Trump Says He Will Speak to Musk About Restoring Internet Access in Iran​
President Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 6, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
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President Donald Trump said on Jan. 11 he was planning to speak with tech billionaire Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran after the regime blocked online services amid protests.

“As you know, he’s very good at that kind of thing. He’s got a very good company. So we may speak to Elon Musk, and heck, I’m going to call him as soon as I’m finished with you,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

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