X Platform Records Highest Usage Amid US-Israel Airstrikes on Iran

Elon Musk announced that the social media platform X recorded its highest usage ever, surpassing previous records of 417 billion global user-seconds set in July 2024. This surge coincided with heightened global interest following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several family members. The strikes triggered retaliatory attacks by Iran and increased regional tensions, prompting some countries to close their airspace. Users worldwide engaged heavily on X for real-time updates and reactions.