U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to contact Elon Musk about restoring internet services in Iran, which has imposed a nationwide blackout amid ongoing anti-government protests. Trump expressed confidence in Musk's capabilities, noting Starlink's potential to bypass restrictions. This follows previous instances where Starlink was considered or provided to Iran during periods of unrest, including protests in 2022. The blackout has severely limited information flow from the country, where human rights monitors report hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests.