Trump Plans Talks With Musk Over Internet Shutdown In Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with billionaire Elon Musk about the possibility of restoring internet access in Iran following a nationwide blackout linked to ongoing anti-government protests. Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Musk’s technological capabilities, suggesting his companies could play a role in reconnecting Iranians after authorities shut down online services for several days. Attention has focused on Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, which operates the satellite-based internet service Starlink, previously used to bypass censorship in Iran. Neither Musk nor SpaceX has commented so far, but the blackout has severely restricted the flow of information as protests continue, marking the most significant unrest since 2022. Trump and Musk’s relationship has been turbulent in recent years, shifting between cooperation and public disagreement. However, recent signs suggest a renewed closeness including meetings at Mar-a-Lago and an upcoming visit to a SpaceX facility by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.